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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.41, 8,285.24 and 3,315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.41, 8,285.24 and 3,315.09 is: 4,575.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.41 : 8,285.24 = 3,315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.41/8,285.24 = 3,315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.41x = 8,285.24 × 3,315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.41x = 27,466,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466,299.70/6,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.12

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