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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.75, 8,327.08 and 3,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.75, 8,327.08 and 3,381.40 is: 4,666.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.75 : 8,327.08 = 3,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.75/8,327.08 = 3,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.75x = 8,327.08 × 3,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.75x = 28,157,188.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,157,188.31/6,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.62

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