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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.58, 8,330.43 and 3,384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.58, 8,330.43 and 3,384.01 is: 4,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.58 : 8,330.43 = 3,384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.58/8,330.43 = 3,384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.58x = 8,330.43 × 3,384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.58x = 28,190,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190,258.42/6,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.91

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