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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.02, 8,281.22 and 3,348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.02, 8,281.22 and 3,348.87 is: 4,621.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.02 : 8,281.22 = 3,348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.02/8,281.22 = 3,348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.02x = 8,281.22 × 3,348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.02x = 27,732,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732,712.48/6,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.33

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