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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.86, 8,285.33 and 3,351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.86, 8,285.33 and 3,351.27 is: 4,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.86 : 8,285.33 = 3,351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.86/8,285.33 = 3,351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.86x = 8,285.33 × 3,351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.86x = 27,766,377.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,766,377.87/6,003.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.75

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