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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.12, 8,287.50 and 3,353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.12, 8,287.50 and 3,353.40 is: 4,627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.12 : 8,287.50 = 3,353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.12/8,287.50 = 3,353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.12x = 8,287.50 × 3,353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.12x = 27,791,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,791,302.50/6,006.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.16

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