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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.15, 8,283.75 and 3,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.15, 8,283.75 and 3,314.20 is: 4,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.15 : 8,283.75 = 3,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.15/8,283.75 = 3,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.15x = 8,283.75 × 3,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.15x = 27,453,970.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453,970.34/6,003.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.26

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