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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.27, 8,280.93 and 3,348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.27, 8,280.93 and 3,348.17 is: 4,620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.27 : 8,280.93 = 3,348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.27/8,280.93 = 3,348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.27x = 8,280.93 × 3,348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.27x = 27,725,963.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,725,963.60/6,001.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.01

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