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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.72, 8,285.31 and 3,352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.72, 8,285.31 and 3,352.06 is: 4,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.72 : 8,285.31 = 3,352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.72/8,285.31 = 3,352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.72x = 8,285.31 × 3,352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.72x = 27,772,835.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,772,835.53/6,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.17

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