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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.09, 8,281.37 and 3,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.09, 8,281.37 and 3,348.44 is: 4,620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.09 : 8,281.37 = 3,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.09/8,281.37 = 3,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.09x = 8,281.37 × 3,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.09x = 27,729,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,729,668.58/6,001.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.77

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