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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.16, 8,286.77 and 3,352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.16, 8,286.77 and 3,352.55 is: 4,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.16 : 8,286.77 = 3,352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.16/8,286.77 = 3,352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.16x = 8,286.77 × 3,352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.16x = 27,781,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781,777.71/6,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.32

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