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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.56, 8,284.10 and 3,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.56, 8,284.10 and 3,350.44 is: 4,623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.56 : 8,284.10 = 3,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.56/8,284.10 = 3,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.56x = 8,284.10 × 3,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.56x = 27,755,380.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755,380.00/6,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.15

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