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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.94, 8,286.47 and 3,352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.94, 8,286.47 and 3,352.52 is: 4,626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.94 : 8,286.47 = 3,352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.94/8,286.47 = 3,352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.94x = 8,286.47 × 3,352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.94x = 27,780,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,780,554.43/6,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.28

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