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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.94, 8,284.14 and 3,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.94, 8,284.14 and 3,350.28 is: 4,623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.94 : 8,284.14 = 3,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.94/8,284.14 = 3,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.94x = 8,284.14 × 3,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.94x = 27,754,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,754,188.56/6,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.43

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