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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.81, 8,281.67 and 3,348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.81, 8,281.67 and 3,348.70 is: 4,620.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.81 : 8,281.67 = 3,348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.81/8,281.67 = 3,348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.81x = 8,281.67 × 3,348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.81x = 27,732,811.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732,811.59/6,001.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.75

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