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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.34, 8,326.02 and 3,516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.34, 8,326.02 and 3,516.90 is: 4,853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.34 : 8,326.02 = 3,516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.34/8,326.02 = 3,516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.34x = 8,326.02 × 3,516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.34x = 29,281,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,281,779.74/6,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.33

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