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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.75, 8,329.32 and 3,383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.75, 8,329.32 and 3,383.18 is: 4,668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.75 : 8,329.32 = 3,383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.75/8,329.32 = 3,383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.75x = 8,329.32 × 3,383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.75x = 28,179,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,179,588.84/6,035.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.78

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