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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.84, 8,326.47 and 3,381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.84, 8,326.47 and 3,381.27 is: 4,666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.84 : 8,326.47 = 3,381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.84/8,326.47 = 3,381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.84x = 8,326.47 × 3,381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.84x = 28,154,043.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154,043.22/6,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.02

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