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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.88, 8,283.84 and 3,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.88, 8,283.84 and 3,350.40 is: 4,623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.88 : 8,283.84 = 3,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.88/8,283.84 = 3,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.88x = 8,283.84 × 3,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.88x = 27,754,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,754,177.54/6,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.48

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