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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.41, 8,281.17 and 3,348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.41, 8,281.17 and 3,348.42 is: 4,620.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.41 : 8,281.17 = 3,348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.41/8,281.17 = 3,348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.41x = 8,281.17 × 3,348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.41x = 27,728,835.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,728,835.25/6,001.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.39

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