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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.89, 8,282.70 and 3,313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.89, 8,282.70 and 3,313.25 is: 4,572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.89 : 8,282.70 = 3,313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.89/8,282.70 = 3,313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.89x = 8,282.70 × 3,313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.89x = 27,442,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,442,614.36/6,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.33

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