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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.20, 8,283.71 and 3,350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.20, 8,283.71 and 3,350.52 is: 4,623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.20 : 8,283.71 = 3,350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.20/8,283.71 = 3,350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.20x = 8,283.71 × 3,350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.20x = 27,754,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,754,719.28/6,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.32

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