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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.95, 8,282.66 and 3,313.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.95, 8,282.66 and 3,313.15 is: 4,572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.95 : 8,282.66 = 3,313.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.95/8,282.66 = 3,313.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.95x = 8,282.66 × 3,313.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.95x = 27,441,653.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,441,653.57/6,001.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.13

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