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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.69, 8,288.26 and 3,353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.69, 8,288.26 and 3,353.04 is: 4,627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.69 : 8,288.26 = 3,353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.69/8,288.26 = 3,353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.69x = 8,288.26 × 3,353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.69x = 27,790,867.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,790,867.31/6,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.42

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