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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.76, 8,282.72 and 3,349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.76, 8,282.72 and 3,349.28 is: 4,622.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.76 : 8,282.72 = 3,349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.76/8,282.72 = 3,349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.76x = 8,282.72 × 3,349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.76x = 27,741,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,741,177.52/6,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.17

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