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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.99, 8,286.72 and 3,352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.99, 8,286.72 and 3,352.42 is: 4,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.99 : 8,286.72 = 3,352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.99/8,286.72 = 3,352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.99x = 8,286.72 × 3,352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.99x = 27,780,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,780,565.86/6,004.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.25

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