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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.89, 8,326.74 and 3,381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.89, 8,326.74 and 3,381.23 is: 4,666.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.89 : 8,326.74 = 3,381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.89/8,326.74 = 3,381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.89x = 8,326.74 × 3,381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.89x = 28,154,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154,623.09/6,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.08

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