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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.59, 8,285.37 and 3,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.59, 8,285.37 and 3,351.52 is: 4,625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.59 : 8,285.37 = 3,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.59/8,285.37 = 3,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.59x = 8,285.37 × 3,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.59x = 27,768,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,768,583.26/6,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.33

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