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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.29, 8,325.86 and 3,380.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.29, 8,325.86 and 3,380.67 is: 4,665.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.29 : 8,325.86 = 3,380.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.29/8,325.86 = 3,380.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.29x = 8,325.86 × 3,380.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.29x = 28,146,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146,968.22/6,033.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.28

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