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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.42, 8,285.96 and 3,352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.42, 8,285.96 and 3,352.07 is: 4,625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.42 : 8,285.96 = 3,352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.42/8,285.96 = 3,352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.42x = 8,285.96 × 3,352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.42x = 27,775,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,775,101.18/6,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.78

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