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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.80, 8,283.54 and 3,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.80, 8,283.54 and 3,350.44 is: 4,623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.80 : 8,283.54 = 3,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.80/8,283.54 = 3,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.80x = 8,283.54 × 3,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.80x = 27,753,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,753,503.76/6,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.43

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