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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.49, 8,330.34 and 3,383.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.49, 8,330.34 and 3,383.89 is: 4,669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.49 : 8,330.34 = 3,383.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.49/8,330.34 = 3,383.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.49x = 8,330.34 × 3,383.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.49x = 28,188,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,188,954.22/6,036.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.76

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