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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.52, 8,325.92 and 3,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.52, 8,325.92 and 3,675.20 is: 5,071.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.52 : 8,325.92 = 3,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.52/8,325.92 = 3,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.52x = 8,325.92 × 3,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.52x = 30,599,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,599,421.18/6,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,071.57

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