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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.46, 8,326.52 and 3,381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.46, 8,326.52 and 3,381.73 is: 4,666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.46 : 8,326.52 = 3,381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.46/8,326.52 = 3,381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.46x = 8,326.52 × 3,381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.46x = 28,158,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,158,042.48/6,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.98

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