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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.26, 8,283.08 and 3,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.26, 8,283.08 and 3,349.50 is: 4,622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.26 : 8,283.08 = 3,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.26/8,283.08 = 3,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.26x = 8,283.08 × 3,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.26x = 27,744,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,744,176.46/6,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.29

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