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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.63, 8,289.56 and 3,353.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.63, 8,289.56 and 3,353.98 is: 4,628.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.63 : 8,289.56 = 3,353.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.63/8,289.56 = 3,353.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.63x = 8,289.56 × 3,353.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.63x = 27,803,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,803,018.45/6,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.72

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