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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.98, 8,327.06 and 3,381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.98, 8,327.06 and 3,381.32 is: 4,666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.98 : 8,327.06 = 3,381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.98/8,327.06 = 3,381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.98x = 8,327.06 × 3,381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.98x = 28,156,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,156,454.52/6,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.32

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