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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.40, 8,283.62 and 3,349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.40, 8,283.62 and 3,349.83 is: 4,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.40 : 8,283.62 = 3,349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.40/8,283.62 = 3,349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.40x = 8,283.62 × 3,349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.40x = 27,748,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,748,702.04/6,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.93

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