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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.78, 8,288.82 and 3,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.78, 8,288.82 and 3,354.12 is: 4,628.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.78 : 8,288.82 = 3,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.78/8,288.82 = 3,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.78x = 8,288.82 × 3,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.78x = 27,801,696.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,801,696.94/6,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.39

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