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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.33, 8,281.64 and 3,349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.33, 8,281.64 and 3,349.18 is: 4,621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.33 : 8,281.64 = 3,349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.33/8,281.64 = 3,349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.33x = 8,281.64 × 3,349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.33x = 27,736,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,736,703.06/6,001.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.76

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