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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.55, 8,329.84 and 3,383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.55, 8,329.84 and 3,383.51 is: 4,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.55 : 8,329.84 = 3,383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.55/8,329.84 = 3,383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.55x = 8,329.84 × 3,383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.55x = 28,184,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184,046.83/6,035.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.68

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