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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.44, 8,287.62 and 3,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.44, 8,287.62 and 3,316.80 is: 4,577.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.44 : 8,287.62 = 3,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.44/8,287.62 = 3,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.44x = 8,287.62 × 3,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.44x = 27,488,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,488,378.02/6,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.25

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