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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.20, 8,285.22 and 3,351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.20, 8,285.22 and 3,351.54 is: 4,624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.20 : 8,285.22 = 3,351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.20/8,285.22 = 3,351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.20x = 8,285.22 × 3,351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.20x = 27,768,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,768,246.24/6,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.80

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