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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.98, 8,333.78 and 3,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.98, 8,333.78 and 3,386.40 is: 4,673.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.98 : 8,333.78 = 3,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.98/8,333.78 = 3,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.98x = 8,333.78 × 3,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.98x = 28,221,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,221,512.59/6,038.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.23

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