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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.62, 8,282.15 and 3,348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.62, 8,282.15 and 3,348.98 is: 4,621.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.62 : 8,282.15 = 3,348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.62/8,282.15 = 3,348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.62x = 8,282.15 × 3,348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.62x = 27,736,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,736,696.55/6,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.53

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