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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.63, 8,287.88 and 3,487.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.63, 8,287.88 and 3,487.53 is: 4,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.63 : 8,287.88 = 3,487.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.63/8,287.88 = 3,487.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.63x = 8,287.88 × 3,487.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.63x = 28,904,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,904,212.70/6,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.05

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