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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.78, 8,333.55 and 3,386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.78, 8,333.55 and 3,386.24 is: 4,673.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.78 : 8,333.55 = 3,386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.78/8,333.55 = 3,386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.78x = 8,333.55 × 3,386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.78x = 28,219,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,219,358.68/6,038.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.03

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