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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.74, 8,283.90 and 3,350.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.74, 8,283.90 and 3,350.09 is: 4,623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.74 : 8,283.90 = 3,350.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.74/8,283.90 = 3,350.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.74x = 8,283.90 × 3,350.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.74x = 27,751,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,751,769.13/6,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.19

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