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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.48, 8,286.97 and 3,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.48, 8,286.97 and 3,352.44 is: 4,626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.48 : 8,286.97 = 3,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.48/8,286.97 = 3,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.48x = 8,286.97 × 3,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.48x = 27,781,569.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781,569.71/6,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.81

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