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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.48, 8,285.59 and 3,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.48, 8,285.59 and 3,351.44 is: 4,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.48 : 8,285.59 = 3,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.48/8,285.59 = 3,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.48x = 8,285.59 × 3,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.48x = 27,768,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,768,682.65/6,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.43

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