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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.33, 8,326.40 and 3,381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.33, 8,326.40 and 3,381.12 is: 4,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.33 : 8,326.40 = 3,381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.33/8,326.40 = 3,381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.33x = 8,326.40 × 3,381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.33x = 28,152,540.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,152,540.66/6,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.17

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