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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.31, 8,280.98 and 3,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.31, 8,280.98 and 3,348.20 is: 4,620.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.31 : 8,280.98 = 3,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.31/8,280.98 = 3,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.31x = 8,280.98 × 3,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.31x = 27,726,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,726,360.50/6,001.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.06

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