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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.13, 8,329.75 and 3,383.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.13, 8,329.75 and 3,383.53 is: 4,669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.13 : 8,329.75 = 3,383.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.13/8,329.75 = 3,383.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.13x = 8,329.75 × 3,383.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.13x = 28,183,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,183,959.02/6,036.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.21

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