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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.06, 8,287.07 and 3,352.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.06, 8,287.07 and 3,352.67 is: 4,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.06 : 8,287.07 = 3,352.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.06/8,287.07 = 3,352.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.06x = 8,287.07 × 3,352.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.06x = 27,783,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,783,752.78/6,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.73

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