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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.10, 8,285.90 and 3,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.10, 8,285.90 and 3,351.44 is: 4,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.10 : 8,285.90 = 3,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.10/8,285.90 = 3,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.10x = 8,285.90 × 3,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.10x = 27,769,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,769,638.51/6,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.12

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