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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.54, 8,327.16 and 3,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.54, 8,327.16 and 3,381.24 is: 4,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.54 : 8,327.16 = 3,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.54/8,327.16 = 3,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.54x = 8,327.16 × 3,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.54x = 28,156,126.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,156,126.48/6,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.60

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