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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.99, 8,282.74 and 3,349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.99, 8,282.74 and 3,349.24 is: 4,621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.99 : 8,282.74 = 3,349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.99/8,282.74 = 3,349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.99x = 8,282.74 × 3,349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.99x = 27,740,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,740,884.12/6,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.95

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