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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.60, 8,284.92 and 3,350.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.60, 8,284.92 and 3,350.93 is: 4,624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.60 : 8,284.92 = 3,350.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.60/8,284.92 = 3,350.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.60x = 8,284.92 × 3,350.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.60x = 27,762,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,762,145.55/6,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.25

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