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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.46, 8,287.35 and 3,352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.46, 8,287.35 and 3,352.82 is: 4,626.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.46 : 8,287.35 = 3,352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.46/8,287.35 = 3,352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.46x = 8,287.35 × 3,352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.46x = 27,785,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,951.39/6,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.78

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