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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.43, 8,325.57 and 3,380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.43, 8,325.57 and 3,380.28 is: 4,664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.43 : 8,325.57 = 3,380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.43/8,325.57 = 3,380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.43x = 8,325.57 × 3,380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.43x = 28,142,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,142,757.76/6,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.47

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