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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.08, 8,329.44 and 3,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.08, 8,329.44 and 3,383 is: 4,668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.08 : 8,329.44 = 3,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.08/8,329.44 = 3,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.08x = 8,329.44 × 3,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.08x = 28,178,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,178,495.52/6,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.34

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