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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.24, 8,325.89 and 3,380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.24, 8,325.89 and 3,380.63 is: 4,665.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.24 : 8,325.89 = 3,380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.24/8,325.89 = 3,380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.24x = 8,325.89 × 3,380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.24x = 28,146,694.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146,694.98/6,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.27

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