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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.72, 8,285.54 and 3,351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.72, 8,285.54 and 3,351.64 is: 4,625.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.72 : 8,285.54 = 3,351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.72/8,285.54 = 3,351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.72x = 8,285.54 × 3,351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.72x = 27,770,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,770,147.29/6,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.49

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