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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.80, 8,282.16 and 3,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.80, 8,282.16 and 3,349.44 is: 4,622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.80 : 8,282.16 = 3,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.80/8,282.16 = 3,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.80x = 8,282.16 × 3,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.80x = 27,740,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,740,597.99/6,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.05

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