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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.23, 8,330.24 and 3,383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.23, 8,330.24 and 3,383.62 is: 4,669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.23 : 8,330.24 = 3,383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.23/8,330.24 = 3,383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.23x = 8,330.24 × 3,383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.23x = 28,186,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,186,366.67/6,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.53

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