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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.44, 8,287.26 and 3,352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.44, 8,287.26 and 3,352.78 is: 4,626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.44 : 8,287.26 = 3,352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.44/8,287.26 = 3,352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.44x = 8,287.26 × 3,352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.44x = 27,785,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,359.58/6,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.70

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