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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.06, 8,281.93 and 3,312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.06, 8,281.93 and 3,312.81 is: 4,571.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.06 : 8,281.93 = 3,312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.06/8,281.93 = 3,312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.06x = 8,281.93 × 3,312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.06x = 27,436,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,436,421.18/6,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.93

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