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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.37, 8,287.32 and 3,352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.37, 8,287.32 and 3,352.80 is: 4,626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.37 : 8,287.32 = 3,352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.37/8,287.32 = 3,352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.37x = 8,287.32 × 3,352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.37x = 27,785,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,726.50/6,005.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.81

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