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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.99, 8,326.46 and 3,380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.99, 8,326.46 and 3,380.89 is: 4,665.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.99 : 8,326.46 = 3,380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.99/8,326.46 = 3,380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.99x = 8,326.46 × 3,380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.99x = 28,150,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,829.58/6,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.37

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