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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.52, 8,326.20 and 3,381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.52, 8,326.20 and 3,381.04 is: 4,665.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.52 : 8,326.20 = 3,381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.52/8,326.20 = 3,381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.52x = 8,326.20 × 3,381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.52x = 28,151,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,151,215.25/6,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.80

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