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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.57, 8,285.06 and 3,350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.57, 8,285.06 and 3,350.98 is: 4,624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.57 : 8,285.06 = 3,350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.57/8,285.06 = 3,350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.57x = 8,285.06 × 3,350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.57x = 27,763,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,763,054.50/6,003.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.42

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