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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.06, 8,283.50 and 3,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.06, 8,283.50 and 3,350.32 is: 4,623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.06 : 8,283.50 = 3,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.06/8,283.50 = 3,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.06x = 8,283.50 × 3,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.06x = 27,752,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,752,375.72/6,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.04

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