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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.32, 8,463.89 and 3,338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.32, 8,463.89 and 3,338.82 is: 4,607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.32 : 8,463.89 = 3,338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.32/8,463.89 = 3,338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.32x = 8,463.89 × 3,338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.32x = 28,259,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259,413.56/6,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.52

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