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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.87, 8,289.46 and 3,354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.87, 8,289.46 and 3,354.90 is: 4,629.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.87 : 8,289.46 = 3,354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.87/8,289.46 = 3,354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.87x = 8,289.46 × 3,354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.87x = 27,810,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,810,309.35/6,006.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.75

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