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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.48, 8,283.29 and 3,349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.48, 8,283.29 and 3,349.91 is: 4,622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.48 : 8,283.29 = 3,349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.48/8,283.29 = 3,349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.48x = 8,283.29 × 3,349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.48x = 27,748,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,748,217.84/6,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.80

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