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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.63, 8,286.39 and 3,352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.63, 8,286.39 and 3,352.18 is: 4,626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.63 : 8,286.39 = 3,352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.63/8,286.39 = 3,352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.63x = 8,286.39 × 3,352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.63x = 27,777,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,777,470.83/6,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.01

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