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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.47, 8,282.40 and 3,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.47, 8,282.40 and 3,349.26 is: 4,622.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.47 : 8,282.40 = 3,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.47/8,282.40 = 3,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.47x = 8,282.40 × 3,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.47x = 27,739,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,739,911.02/6,001.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.19

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