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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.56, 8,330.44 and 3,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.56, 8,330.44 and 3,383.96 is: 4,669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.56 : 8,330.44 = 3,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.56/8,330.44 = 3,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.56x = 8,330.44 × 3,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.56x = 28,189,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189,875.74/6,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.86

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