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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.19, 8,280.65 and 3,348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.19, 8,280.65 and 3,348.59 is: 4,620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.19 : 8,280.65 = 3,348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.19/8,280.65 = 3,348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.19x = 8,280.65 × 3,348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.19x = 27,728,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,728,464.34/6,001.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.50

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