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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.98, 8,282.76 and 3,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.98, 8,282.76 and 3,349.50 is: 4,622.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.98 : 8,282.76 = 3,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.98/8,282.76 = 3,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.98x = 8,282.76 × 3,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.98x = 27,743,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,743,104.62/6,001.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.33

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