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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.20, 8,329.96 and 3,383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.20, 8,329.96 and 3,383.62 is: 4,669.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.20 : 8,329.96 = 3,383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.20/8,329.96 = 3,383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.20x = 8,329.96 × 3,383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.20x = 28,185,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,185,459.03/6,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.41

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