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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.73, 8,282.45 and 3,483.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.73, 8,282.45 and 3,483.39 is: 4,806.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.73 : 8,282.45 = 3,483.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.73/8,282.45 = 3,483.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.73x = 8,282.45 × 3,483.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.73x = 28,850,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,850,986.09/6,002.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.31

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