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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.26, 8,291.13 and 3,488.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.26, 8,291.13 and 3,488.97 is: 4,815.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.26 : 8,291.13 = 3,488.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.26/8,291.13 = 3,488.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.26x = 8,291.13 × 3,488.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.26x = 28,927,503.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,927,503.84/6,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,815.42

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