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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.66, 8,284.14 and 3,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.66, 8,284.14 and 3,350.72 is: 4,624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.66 : 8,284.14 = 3,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.66/8,284.14 = 3,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.66x = 8,284.14 × 3,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.66x = 27,757,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,757,833.58/6,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.26

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