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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.32, 8,286.06 and 3,315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.32, 8,286.06 and 3,315.66 is: 4,575.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.32 : 8,286.06 = 3,315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.32/8,286.06 = 3,315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.32x = 8,286.06 × 3,315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.32x = 27,473,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,473,757.70/6,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.67

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