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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.72, 8,326.49 and 3,910.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.72, 8,326.49 and 3,910.04 is: 5,395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.72 : 8,326.49 = 3,910.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.72/8,326.49 = 3,910.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.72x = 8,326.49 × 3,910.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.72x = 32,556,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,556,847.78/6,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.82

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