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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.74, 8,285.28 and 3,351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.74, 8,285.28 and 3,351.09 is: 4,624.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.74 : 8,285.28 = 3,351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.74/8,285.28 = 3,351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.74x = 8,285.28 × 3,351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.74x = 27,764,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764,718.96/6,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.57

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