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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.32, 8,325.87 and 3,380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.32, 8,325.87 and 3,380.72 is: 4,665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.32 : 8,325.87 = 3,380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.32/8,325.87 = 3,380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.32x = 8,325.87 × 3,380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.32x = 28,147,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,147,468.72/6,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.33

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