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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.60, 8,283.48 and 3,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.60, 8,283.48 and 3,349.76 is: 4,622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.60 : 8,283.48 = 3,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.60/8,283.48 = 3,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.60x = 8,283.48 × 3,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.60x = 27,747,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,747,669.96/6,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.61

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