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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.16, 8,281.80 and 3,348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.16, 8,281.80 and 3,348.81 is: 4,621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.16 : 8,281.80 = 3,348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.16/8,281.80 = 3,348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.16x = 8,281.80 × 3,348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.16x = 27,734,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,734,174.66/6,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.47

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