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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.61, 8,326.38 and 3,675.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.61, 8,326.38 and 3,675.76 is: 5,072.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.61 : 8,326.38 = 3,675.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.61/8,326.38 = 3,675.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.61x = 8,326.38 × 3,675.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.61x = 30,605,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,605,774.55/6,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.55

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