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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.33, 8,325.99 and 3,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.33, 8,325.99 and 3,344.72 is: 4,615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.33 : 8,325.99 = 3,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.33/8,325.99 = 3,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.33x = 8,325.99 × 3,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.33x = 27,848,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,848,105.27/6,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.71

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