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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.89, 8,287.14 and 3,352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.89, 8,287.14 and 3,352.87 is: 4,626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.89 : 8,287.14 = 3,352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.89/8,287.14 = 3,352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.89x = 8,287.14 × 3,352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.89x = 27,785,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,785,703.09/6,005.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.41

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