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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.96, 8,332.82 and 3,350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.96, 8,332.82 and 3,350.06 is: 4,623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.96 : 8,332.82 = 3,350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.96/8,332.82 = 3,350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.96x = 8,332.82 × 3,350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.96x = 27,915,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915,446.38/6,037.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.32

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