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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.26, 8,287.20 and 3,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.26, 8,287.20 and 3,352.60 is: 4,626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.26 : 8,287.20 = 3,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.26/8,287.20 = 3,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.26x = 8,287.20 × 3,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.26x = 27,783,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,783,666.72/6,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.56

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