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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.37, 8,287.39 and 3,352.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.37, 8,287.39 and 3,352.77 is: 4,626.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.37 : 8,287.39 = 3,352.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.37/8,287.39 = 3,352.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.37x = 8,287.39 × 3,352.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.37x = 27,785,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,712.57/6,005.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.81

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