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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.93, 8,330.40 and 3,383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.93, 8,330.40 and 3,383.78 is: 4,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.93 : 8,330.40 = 3,383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.93/8,330.40 = 3,383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.93x = 8,330.40 × 3,383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.93x = 28,188,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,188,199.26/6,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.29

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