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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.30, 8,284.28 and 3,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.30, 8,284.28 and 3,350.72 is: 4,623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.30 : 8,284.28 = 3,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.30/8,284.28 = 3,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.30x = 8,284.28 × 3,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.30x = 27,758,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,758,302.68/6,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.84

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