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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.05, 8,283.39 and 3,350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.05, 8,283.39 and 3,350.12 is: 4,622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.05 : 8,283.39 = 3,350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.05/8,283.39 = 3,350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.05x = 8,283.39 × 3,350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.05x = 27,750,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,750,350.51/6,003.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.71

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