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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.58, 8,287.44 and 3,352.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.58, 8,287.44 and 3,352.93 is: 4,626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.58 : 8,287.44 = 3,352.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.58/8,287.44 = 3,352.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.58x = 8,287.44 × 3,352.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.58x = 27,787,172.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,787,172.91/6,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.90

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