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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.60, 8,287.71 and 3,352.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.60, 8,287.71 and 3,352.99 is: 4,627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.60 : 8,287.71 = 3,352.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.60/8,287.71 = 3,352.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.60x = 8,287.71 × 3,352.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.60x = 27,788,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,788,567.31/6,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.11

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