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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.23, 8,287.38 and 3,352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.23, 8,287.38 and 3,352.81 is: 4,626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.23 : 8,287.38 = 3,352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.23/8,287.38 = 3,352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.23x = 8,287.38 × 3,352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.23x = 27,786,010.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,786,010.54/6,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.97

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