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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.18, 8,280.80 and 3,348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.18, 8,280.80 and 3,348.08 is: 4,619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.18 : 8,280.80 = 3,348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.18/8,280.80 = 3,348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.18x = 8,280.80 × 3,348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.18x = 27,724,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724,747.83/6,001.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,619.88

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