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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.52, 8,287.68 and 3,353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.52, 8,287.68 and 3,353.04 is: 4,627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.52 : 8,287.68 = 3,353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.52/8,287.68 = 3,353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.52x = 8,287.68 × 3,353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.52x = 27,788,922.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,788,922.55/6,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.23

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