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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.32, 8,283.72 and 3,350.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.32, 8,283.72 and 3,350.67 is: 4,623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.32 : 8,283.72 = 3,350.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.32/8,283.72 = 3,350.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.32x = 8,283.72 × 3,350.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.32x = 27,755,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755,974.75/6,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.44

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