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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.29, 8,330.47 and 3,383.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.29, 8,330.47 and 3,383.87 is: 4,669.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.29 : 8,330.47 = 3,383.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.29/8,330.47 = 3,383.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.29x = 8,330.47 × 3,383.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.29x = 28,189,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189,227.52/6,036.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.96

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