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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.55, 8,333.08 and 3,386.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.55, 8,333.08 and 3,386.81 is: 4,673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.55 : 8,333.08 = 3,386.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.55/8,333.08 = 3,386.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.55x = 8,333.08 × 3,386.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.55x = 28,222,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222,571.04/6,038.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.73

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