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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.65, 8,285.64 and 3,352.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.65, 8,285.64 and 3,352.17 is: 4,625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.65 : 8,285.64 = 3,352.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.65/8,285.64 = 3,352.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.65x = 8,285.64 × 3,352.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.65x = 27,774,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,774,864.59/6,004.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.56

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