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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,003.98, 8,285.52 and 3,351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,003.98, 8,285.52 and 3,351.50 is: 4,625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,003.98 : 8,285.52 = 3,351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,003.98/8,285.52 = 3,351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,003.98x = 8,285.52 × 3,351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,003.98x = 27,768,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,768,920.28/6,003.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.09

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