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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.42, 8,285.18 and 3,350.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.42, 8,285.18 and 3,350.85 is: 4,624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.42 : 8,285.18 = 3,350.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.42/8,285.18 = 3,350.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.42x = 8,285.18 × 3,350.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.42x = 27,762,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,762,378.65/6,003.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.43

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