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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.98, 8,286.88 and 3,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.98, 8,286.88 and 3,352.48 is: 4,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.98 : 8,286.88 = 3,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.98/8,286.88 = 3,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.98x = 8,286.88 × 3,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.98x = 27,781,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781,570.36/6,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.42

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