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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.27, 8,284.61 and 3,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.27, 8,284.61 and 3,350.88 is: 4,624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.27 : 8,284.61 = 3,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.27/8,284.61 = 3,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.27x = 8,284.61 × 3,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.27x = 27,760,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,760,760.84/6,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.27

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