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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.92, 8,330.36 and 3,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.92, 8,330.36 and 3,383.52 is: 4,669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.92 : 8,330.36 = 3,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.92/8,330.36 = 3,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.92x = 8,330.36 × 3,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.92x = 28,185,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,185,939.67/6,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.70

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