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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.71, 8,282.46 and 3,313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.71, 8,282.46 and 3,313.24 is: 4,572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.71 : 8,282.46 = 3,313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.71/8,282.46 = 3,313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.71x = 8,282.46 × 3,313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.71x = 27,441,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,441,816.08/6,001.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.34

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