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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.33, 8,333.34 and 3,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.33, 8,333.34 and 3,997.22 is: 5,513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.33 : 8,333.34 = 3,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.33/8,333.34 = 3,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.33x = 8,333.34 × 3,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.33x = 33,310,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,310,193.31/6,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,513.72

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