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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.95, 8,282.51 and 3,349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.95, 8,282.51 and 3,349.81 is: 4,622.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.95 : 8,282.51 = 3,349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.95/8,282.51 = 3,349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.95x = 8,282.51 × 3,349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.95x = 27,744,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,744,797.37/6,001.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.63

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