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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.51, 8,281.37 and 3,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.51, 8,281.37 and 3,348.76 is: 4,620.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.51 : 8,281.37 = 3,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.51/8,281.37 = 3,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.51x = 8,281.37 × 3,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.51x = 27,732,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732,320.60/6,001.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.89

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