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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.25, 8,287.95 and 3,488.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.25, 8,287.95 and 3,488.05 is: 4,813.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.25 : 8,287.95 = 3,488.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.25/8,287.95 = 3,488.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.25x = 8,287.95 × 3,488.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.25x = 28,908,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,908,784.00/6,006.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,813.12

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