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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.86, 8,283.95 and 3,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.86, 8,283.95 and 3,350.27 is: 4,623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.86 : 8,283.95 = 3,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.86/8,283.95 = 3,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.86x = 8,283.95 × 3,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.86x = 27,753,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,753,435.49/6,002.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.37

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