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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.03, 8,287.10 and 3,352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.03, 8,287.10 and 3,352.95 is: 4,627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.03 : 8,287.10 = 3,352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.03/8,287.10 = 3,352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.03x = 8,287.10 × 3,352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.03x = 27,786,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,786,215.18/6,005.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.16

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