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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.68, 8,284.90 and 3,351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.68, 8,284.90 and 3,351.03 is: 4,624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.68 : 8,284.90 = 3,351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.68/8,284.90 = 3,351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.68x = 8,284.90 × 3,351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.68x = 27,762,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,762,915.28/6,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.32

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