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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.34, 8,286.98 and 3,353.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.34, 8,286.98 and 3,353.00 is: 4,626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.34 : 8,286.98 = 3,353.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.34/8,286.98 = 3,353.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.34x = 8,286.98 × 3,353.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.34x = 27,786,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,786,185.74/6,005.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.91

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