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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.54, 8,288.67 and 3,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.54, 8,288.67 and 3,354.12 is: 4,628.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.54 : 8,288.67 = 3,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.54/8,288.67 = 3,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.54x = 8,288.67 × 3,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.54x = 27,801,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,801,193.82/6,006.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.49

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