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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.12, 8,329.74 and 3,383.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.12, 8,329.74 and 3,383.47 is: 4,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.12 : 8,329.74 = 3,383.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.12/8,329.74 = 3,383.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.12x = 8,329.74 × 3,383.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.12x = 28,183,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,183,423.12/6,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.13

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