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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.75, 8,325.90 and 3,380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.75, 8,325.90 and 3,380.78 is: 4,665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.75 : 8,325.90 = 3,380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.75/8,325.90 = 3,380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.75x = 8,325.90 × 3,380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.75x = 28,147,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,147,994.57/6,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.09

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