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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.66, 8,285.52 and 3,351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.66, 8,285.52 and 3,351.72 is: 4,625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.66 : 8,285.52 = 3,351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.66/8,285.52 = 3,351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.66x = 8,285.52 × 3,351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.66x = 27,770,743.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,770,743.09/6,003.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.64

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