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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.56, 8,289.34 and 3,353.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.56, 8,289.34 and 3,353.91 is: 4,628.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.56 : 8,289.34 = 3,353.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.56/8,289.34 = 3,353.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.56x = 8,289.34 × 3,353.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.56x = 27,801,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,801,660.85/6,006.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.55

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