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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.51, 8,285.31 and 3,351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.51, 8,285.31 and 3,351.32 is: 4,625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.51 : 8,285.31 = 3,351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.51/8,285.31 = 3,351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.51x = 8,285.31 × 3,351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.51x = 27,766,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,766,683.68/6,003.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.07

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