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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.43, 8,287.88 and 3,353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.43, 8,287.88 and 3,353.84 is: 4,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.43 : 8,287.88 = 3,353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.43/8,287.88 = 3,353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.43x = 8,287.88 × 3,353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.43x = 27,796,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,796,223.46/6,006.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.74

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