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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.64, 8,287.82 and 3,352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.64, 8,287.82 and 3,352.90 is: 4,627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.64 : 8,287.82 = 3,352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.64/8,287.82 = 3,352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.64x = 8,287.82 × 3,352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.64x = 27,788,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,788,231.68/6,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.02

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