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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.19, 8,287.31 and 3,352.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.19, 8,287.31 and 3,352.79 is: 4,626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.19 : 8,287.31 = 3,352.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.19/8,287.31 = 3,352.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.19x = 8,287.31 × 3,352.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.19x = 27,785,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,639.20/6,005.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.94

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