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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.70, 8,326.74 and 3,674.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.70, 8,326.74 and 3,674.17 is: 5,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.70 : 8,326.74 = 3,674.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.70/8,326.74 = 3,674.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.70x = 8,326.74 × 3,674.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.70x = 30,593,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,593,858.31/6,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.50

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