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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.73, 8,288.28 and 3,354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.73, 8,288.28 and 3,354.15 is: 4,628.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.73 : 8,288.28 = 3,354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.73/8,288.28 = 3,354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.73x = 8,288.28 × 3,354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.73x = 27,800,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800,134.36/6,006.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.16

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