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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.87, 8,282.64 and 3,349.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.87, 8,282.64 and 3,349.22 is: 4,621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.87 : 8,282.64 = 3,349.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.87/8,282.64 = 3,349.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.87x = 8,282.64 × 3,349.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.87x = 27,740,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,740,373.19/6,001.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.96

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