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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.79, 8,284.05 and 3,350.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.79, 8,284.05 and 3,350.85 is: 4,624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.79 : 8,284.05 = 3,350.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.79/8,284.05 = 3,350.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.79x = 8,284.05 × 3,350.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.79x = 27,758,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,758,608.94/6,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.28

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