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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.36, 8,333.72 and 3,680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.36, 8,333.72 and 3,680.44 is: 5,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.36 : 8,333.72 = 3,680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.36/8,333.72 = 3,680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.36x = 8,333.72 × 3,680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.36x = 30,671,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,671,756.44/6,038.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,079.48

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