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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.68, 8,283.62 and 3,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.68, 8,283.62 and 3,350.40 is: 4,623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.68 : 8,283.62 = 3,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.68/8,283.62 = 3,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.68x = 8,283.62 × 3,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.68x = 27,753,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,753,440.45/6,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.51

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