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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.27, 8,284.55 and 3,350.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.27, 8,284.55 and 3,350.66 is: 4,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.27 : 8,284.55 = 3,350.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.27/8,284.55 = 3,350.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.27x = 8,284.55 × 3,350.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.27x = 27,758,652.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,758,652.13/6,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.92

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