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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.03, 8,282.80 and 3,349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.03, 8,282.80 and 3,349.45 is: 4,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.03 : 8,282.80 = 3,349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.03/8,282.80 = 3,349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.03x = 8,282.80 × 3,349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.03x = 27,742,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742,807.71/6,002.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.24

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