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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.09, 8,283.30 and 3,350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.09, 8,283.30 and 3,350.02 is: 4,623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.09 : 8,283.30 = 3,350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.09/8,283.30 = 3,350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.09x = 8,283.30 × 3,350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.09x = 27,749,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,749,220.67/6,002.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.26

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