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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.08, 8,282.48 and 3,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.08, 8,282.48 and 3,349.36 is: 4,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.08 : 8,282.48 = 3,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.08/8,282.48 = 3,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.08x = 8,282.48 × 3,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.08x = 27,741,007.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,741,007.21/6,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.90

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