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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.56, 8,325.74 and 3,380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.56, 8,325.74 and 3,380.40 is: 4,664.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.56 : 8,325.74 = 3,380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.56/8,325.74 = 3,380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.56x = 8,325.74 × 3,380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.56x = 28,144,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144,339.95/6,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.64

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