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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.58, 8,329.05 and 3,383.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.58, 8,329.05 and 3,383.01 is: 4,668.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.58 : 8,329.05 = 3,383.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.58/8,329.05 = 3,383.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.58x = 8,329.05 × 3,383.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.58x = 28,177,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,177,259.44/6,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.53

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