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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.72, 8,282.39 and 3,349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.72, 8,282.39 and 3,349.13 is: 4,621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.72 : 8,282.39 = 3,349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.72/8,282.39 = 3,349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.72x = 8,282.39 × 3,349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.72x = 27,738,742.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,738,742.66/6,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.80

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