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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.88, 8,326.07 and 3,380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.88, 8,326.07 and 3,380.90 is: 4,665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.88 : 8,326.07 = 3,380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.88/8,326.07 = 3,380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.88x = 8,326.07 × 3,380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.88x = 28,149,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,149,610.06/6,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.26

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