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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.26, 8,289.96 and 3,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.26, 8,289.96 and 3,354.60 is: 4,629.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.26 : 8,289.96 = 3,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.26/8,289.96 = 3,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.26x = 8,289.96 × 3,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.26x = 27,809,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,809,499.82/6,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.32

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