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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.04, 8,283.98 and 3,350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.04, 8,283.98 and 3,350.38 is: 4,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.04 : 8,283.98 = 3,350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.04/8,283.98 = 3,350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.04x = 8,283.98 × 3,350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.04x = 27,754,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,754,480.91/6,003.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.40

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