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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.03, 8,290.74 and 3,488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.03, 8,290.74 and 3,488.94 is: 4,815.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.03 : 8,290.74 = 3,488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.03/8,290.74 = 3,488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.03x = 8,290.74 × 3,488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.03x = 28,925,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,925,907.50/6,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,815.34

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