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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.61, 8,287.92 and 3,488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.61, 8,287.92 and 3,488.13 is: 4,813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.61 : 8,287.92 = 3,488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.61/8,287.92 = 3,488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.61x = 8,287.92 × 3,488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.61x = 28,909,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,909,342.39/6,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,813.72

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