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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.83, 8,326.49 and 3,381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.83, 8,326.49 and 3,381.38 is: 4,666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.83 : 8,326.49 = 3,381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.83/8,326.49 = 3,381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.83x = 8,326.49 × 3,381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.83x = 28,154,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154,968.22/6,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.19

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