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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.84, 8,284.34 and 3,350.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.84, 8,284.34 and 3,350.77 is: 4,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.84 : 8,284.34 = 3,350.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.84/8,284.34 = 3,350.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.84x = 8,284.34 × 3,350.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.84x = 27,758,859.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,758,859.77/6,002.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.29

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