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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.06, 8,282.66 and 3,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.06, 8,282.66 and 3,349.44 is: 4,622.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.06 : 8,282.66 = 3,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.06/8,282.66 = 3,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.06x = 8,282.66 × 3,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.06x = 27,742,255.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742,255.96/6,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.13

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