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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.84, 8,326.70 and 3,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.84, 8,326.70 and 3,381.25 is: 4,666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.84 : 8,326.70 = 3,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.84/8,326.70 = 3,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.84x = 8,326.70 × 3,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.84x = 28,154,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154,654.38/6,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.13

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