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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.70, 8,285.24 and 3,582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.70, 8,285.24 and 3,582.66 is: 4,944.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.70 : 8,285.24 = 3,582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.70/8,285.24 = 3,582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.70x = 8,285.24 × 3,582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.70x = 29,683,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,683,197.94/6,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.97

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