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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.97, 8,327.21 and 3,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.97, 8,327.21 and 3,382.23 is: 4,667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.97 : 8,327.21 = 3,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.97/8,327.21 = 3,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.97x = 8,327.21 × 3,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.97x = 28,164,522.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,164,522.57/6,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.66

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