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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.04, 8,286.12 and 3,487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.04, 8,286.12 and 3,487.32 is: 4,812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.04 : 8,286.12 = 3,487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.04/8,286.12 = 3,487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.04x = 8,286.12 × 3,487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.04x = 28,896,352.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,896,352.00/6,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.02

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