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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.25, 8,325.88 and 3,675.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.25, 8,325.88 and 3,675.39 is: 5,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.25 : 8,325.88 = 3,675.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.25/8,325.88 = 3,675.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.25x = 8,325.88 × 3,675.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.25x = 30,600,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,600,855.62/6,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.03

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