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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.61, 8,288.85 and 3,353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.61, 8,288.85 and 3,353.50 is: 4,627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.61 : 8,288.85 = 3,353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.61/8,288.85 = 3,353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.61x = 8,288.85 × 3,353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.61x = 27,796,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,796,658.48/6,006.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.68

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