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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.48, 8,286.35 and 3,352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.48, 8,286.35 and 3,352.82 is: 4,626.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.48 : 8,286.35 = 3,352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.48/8,286.35 = 3,352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.48x = 8,286.35 × 3,352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.48x = 27,782,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,782,581.81/6,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.21

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