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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.43, 8,282.53 and 3,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.43, 8,282.53 and 3,349.50 is: 4,621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.43 : 8,282.53 = 3,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.43/8,282.53 = 3,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.43x = 8,282.53 × 3,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.43x = 27,742,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742,334.24/6,002.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.85

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