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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.43, 8,283.12 and 3,580.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.43, 8,283.12 and 3,580.45 is: 4,940.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.43 : 8,283.12 = 3,580.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.43/8,283.12 = 3,580.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.43x = 8,283.12 × 3,580.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.43x = 29,657,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,657,297.00/6,003.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.06

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