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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.71, 8,283.36 and 3,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.71, 8,283.36 and 3,350.08 is: 4,622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.71 : 8,283.36 = 3,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.71/8,283.36 = 3,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.71x = 8,283.36 × 3,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.71x = 27,749,918.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,749,918.67/6,002.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.90

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