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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.83, 8,282.64 and 3,484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.83, 8,282.64 and 3,484.63 is: 4,808.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.83 : 8,282.64 = 3,484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.83/8,282.64 = 3,484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.83x = 8,282.64 × 3,484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.83x = 28,861,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861,935.82/6,002.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.05

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