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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.34, 8,326.17 and 3,380.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.34, 8,326.17 and 3,380.91 is: 4,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.34 : 8,326.17 = 3,380.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.34/8,326.17 = 3,380.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.34x = 8,326.17 × 3,380.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.34x = 28,150,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,031.41/6,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.75

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