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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.33, 8,287.27 and 3,352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.33, 8,287.27 and 3,352.78 is: 4,626.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.33 : 8,287.27 = 3,352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.33/8,287.27 = 3,352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.33x = 8,287.27 × 3,352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.33x = 27,785,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,393.11/6,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.79

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