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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.66, 8,289.18 and 3,317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.66, 8,289.18 and 3,317.88 is: 4,578.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.66 : 8,289.18 = 3,317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.66/8,289.18 = 3,317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.66x = 8,289.18 × 3,317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.66x = 27,502,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,502,504.54/6,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.67

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