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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.01, 8,282.70 and 3,350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.01, 8,282.70 and 3,350.07 is: 4,623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.01 : 8,282.70 = 3,350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.01/8,282.70 = 3,350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.01x = 8,282.70 × 3,350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.01x = 27,747,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,747,624.79/6,002.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.06

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