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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.59, 8,282.61 and 3,349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.59, 8,282.61 and 3,349.52 is: 4,622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.59 : 8,282.61 = 3,349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.59/8,282.61 = 3,349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.59x = 8,282.61 × 3,349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.59x = 27,742,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742,726.43/6,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.56

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