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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.60, 8,289.63 and 3,354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.60, 8,289.63 and 3,354.66 is: 4,629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.60 : 8,289.63 = 3,354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.60/8,289.63 = 3,354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.60x = 8,289.63 × 3,354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.60x = 27,808,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,808,890.18/6,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.72

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