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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.33, 8,281.95 and 3,484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.33, 8,281.95 and 3,484.13 is: 4,807.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.33 : 8,281.95 = 3,484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.33/8,281.95 = 3,484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.33x = 8,281.95 × 3,484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.33x = 28,855,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,855,390.45/6,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.36

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