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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.62, 8,283.52 and 3,349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.62, 8,283.52 and 3,349.98 is: 4,622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.62 : 8,283.52 = 3,349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.62/8,283.52 = 3,349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.62x = 8,283.52 × 3,349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.62x = 27,749,626.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,749,626.33/6,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.92

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