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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.43, 8,286.50 and 3,352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.43, 8,286.50 and 3,352.84 is: 4,626.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.43 : 8,286.50 = 3,352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.43/8,286.50 = 3,352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.43x = 8,286.50 × 3,352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.43x = 27,783,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,783,308.66/6,005.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.36

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