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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.84, 8,287.97 and 3,353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.84, 8,287.97 and 3,353.28 is: 4,627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.84 : 8,287.97 = 3,353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.84/8,287.97 = 3,353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.84x = 8,287.97 × 3,353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.84x = 27,791,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,791,867.28/6,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.48

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