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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.29, 8,325.32 and 3,380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.29, 8,325.32 and 3,380.64 is: 4,664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.29 : 8,325.32 = 3,380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.29/8,325.32 = 3,380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.29x = 8,325.32 × 3,380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.29x = 28,144,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144,861.68/6,033.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.93

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