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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.09, 8,281.92 and 3,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.09, 8,281.92 and 3,349.02 is: 4,621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.09 : 8,281.92 = 3,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.09/8,281.92 = 3,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.09x = 8,281.92 × 3,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.09x = 27,736,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,736,315.72/6,001.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.88

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