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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.73, 8,326.57 and 3,381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.73, 8,326.57 and 3,381.12 is: 4,665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.73 : 8,326.57 = 3,381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.73/8,326.57 = 3,381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.73x = 8,326.57 × 3,381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.73x = 28,153,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,153,132.36/6,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.96

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