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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.92, 8,282.58 and 3,313.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.92, 8,282.58 and 3,313.17 is: 4,572.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.92 : 8,282.58 = 3,313.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.92/8,282.58 = 3,313.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.92x = 8,282.58 × 3,313.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.92x = 27,441,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,441,595.58/6,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.14

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