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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.16, 8,326.09 and 3,344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.16, 8,326.09 and 3,344.32 is: 4,615.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.16 : 8,326.09 = 3,344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.16/8,326.09 = 3,344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.16x = 8,326.09 × 3,344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.16x = 27,845,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,845,105.09/6,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.35

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