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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.44, 8,326.56 and 3,380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.44, 8,326.56 and 3,380.80 is: 4,665.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.44 : 8,326.56 = 3,380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.44/8,326.56 = 3,380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.44x = 8,326.56 × 3,380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.44x = 28,150,434.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,434.05/6,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.74

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