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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.33, 8,284.05 and 3,350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.33, 8,284.05 and 3,350.25 is: 4,623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.33 : 8,284.05 = 3,350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.33/8,284.05 = 3,350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.33x = 8,284.05 × 3,350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.33x = 27,753,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,753,638.51/6,003.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.04

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