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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.65, 8,287.02 and 3,353.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.65, 8,287.02 and 3,353.17 is: 4,626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.65 : 8,287.02 = 3,353.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.65/8,287.02 = 3,353.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.65x = 8,287.02 × 3,353.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.65x = 27,787,786.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,787,786.85/6,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.94

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