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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.08, 8,288.84 and 3,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.08, 8,288.84 and 3,354 is: 4,628.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.08 : 8,288.84 = 3,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.08/8,288.84 = 3,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.08x = 8,288.84 × 3,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.08x = 27,800,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800,769.36/6,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.77

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