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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.58, 8,281.62 and 3,349.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.58, 8,281.62 and 3,349.47 is: 4,621.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.58 : 8,281.62 = 3,349.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.58/8,281.62 = 3,349.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.58x = 8,281.62 × 3,349.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.58x = 27,739,037.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,739,037.74/6,002.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.19

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