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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.32, 8,330.46 and 3,383.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.32, 8,330.46 and 3,383.89 is: 4,669.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.32 : 8,330.46 = 3,383.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.32/8,330.46 = 3,383.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.32x = 8,330.46 × 3,383.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.32x = 28,189,360.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189,360.29/6,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.96

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