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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.53, 8,286.85 and 3,353.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.53, 8,286.85 and 3,353.05 is: 4,626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.53 : 8,286.85 = 3,353.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.53/8,286.85 = 3,353.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.53x = 8,286.85 × 3,353.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.53x = 27,786,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,786,172.58/6,005.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.77

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