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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.83, 8,335.53 and 3,388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.83, 8,335.53 and 3,388.08 is: 4,675.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.83 : 8,335.53 = 3,388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.83/8,335.53 = 3,388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.83x = 8,335.53 × 3,388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.83x = 28,241,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,241,442.48/6,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.09

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