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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.54, 8,326.28 and 3,380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.54, 8,326.28 and 3,380.96 is: 4,665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.54 : 8,326.28 = 3,380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.54/8,326.28 = 3,380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.54x = 8,326.28 × 3,380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.54x = 28,150,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,761.09/6,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.71

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