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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.70, 8,284.40 and 3,351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.70, 8,284.40 and 3,351.02 is: 4,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.70 : 8,284.40 = 3,351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.70/8,284.40 = 3,351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.70x = 8,284.40 × 3,351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.70x = 27,761,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,761,190.09/6,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.01

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