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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.36, 8,326.20 and 3,380.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.36, 8,326.20 and 3,380.71 is: 4,665.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.36 : 8,326.20 = 3,380.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.36/8,326.20 = 3,380.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.36x = 8,326.20 × 3,380.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.36x = 28,148,409.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,148,409.07/6,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.47

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