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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.68, 8,282.42 and 3,313.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.68, 8,282.42 and 3,313.21 is: 4,572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.68 : 8,282.42 = 3,313.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.68/8,282.42 = 3,313.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.68x = 8,282.42 × 3,313.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.68x = 27,441,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,441,388.49/6,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.29

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