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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.88, 8,288.52 and 3,353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.88, 8,288.52 and 3,353.23 is: 4,627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.88 : 8,288.52 = 3,353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.88/8,288.52 = 3,353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.88x = 8,288.52 × 3,353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.88x = 27,793,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,793,313.92/6,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.69

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