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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.81, 8,333.10 and 3,385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.81, 8,333.10 and 3,385.71 is: 4,672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.81 : 8,333.10 = 3,385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.81/8,333.10 = 3,385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.81x = 8,333.10 × 3,385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.81x = 28,213,460.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,213,460.00/6,038.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.02

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