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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037, 8,330.38 and 3,384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037, 8,330.38 and 3,384.03 is: 4,669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037 : 8,330.38 = 3,384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037/8,330.38 = 3,384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037x = 8,330.38 × 3,384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037x = 28,190,255.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190,255.83/6,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.58

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