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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.49, 8,282.12 and 3,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.49, 8,282.12 and 3,348.84 is: 4,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.49 : 8,282.12 = 3,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.49/8,282.12 = 3,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.49x = 8,282.12 × 3,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.49x = 27,735,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,735,537.31/6,001.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.44

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