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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.13, 8,328.37 and 3,382.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.13, 8,328.37 and 3,382.53 is: 4,667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.13 : 8,328.37 = 3,382.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.13/8,328.37 = 3,382.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.13x = 8,328.37 × 3,382.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.13x = 28,170,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,170,961.38/6,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.83

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