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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.73, 8,288.07 and 3,353.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.73, 8,288.07 and 3,353.31 is: 4,627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.73 : 8,288.07 = 3,353.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.73/8,288.07 = 3,353.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.73x = 8,288.07 × 3,353.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.73x = 27,792,468.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,792,468.01/6,005.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.66

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