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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.47, 8,284.73 and 3,351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.47, 8,284.73 and 3,351.33 is: 4,624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.47 : 8,284.73 = 3,351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.47/8,284.73 = 3,351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.47x = 8,284.73 × 3,351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.47x = 27,764,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764,847.43/6,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.80

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