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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.81, 8,326.31 and 3,516.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.81, 8,326.31 and 3,516.33 is: 4,852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.81 : 8,326.31 = 3,516.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.81/8,326.31 = 3,516.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.81x = 8,326.31 × 3,516.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.81x = 29,278,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,278,053.64/6,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.33

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