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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.60, 8,326.53 and 3,380.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.60, 8,326.53 and 3,380.85 is: 4,665.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.60 : 8,326.53 = 3,380.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.60/8,326.53 = 3,380.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.60x = 8,326.53 × 3,380.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.60x = 28,150,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,748.95/6,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.66

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