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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.32, 8,285.04 and 3,315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.32, 8,285.04 and 3,315.06 is: 4,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.32 : 8,285.04 = 3,315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.32/8,285.04 = 3,315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.32x = 8,285.04 × 3,315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.32x = 27,465,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465,404.70/6,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.04

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