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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.42, 8,285.14 and 3,351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.42, 8,285.14 and 3,351.36 is: 4,625.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.42 : 8,285.14 = 3,351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.42/8,285.14 = 3,351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.42x = 8,285.14 × 3,351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.42x = 27,766,486.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,766,486.79/6,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.11

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