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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.37, 8,290.13 and 3,354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.37, 8,290.13 and 3,354.78 is: 4,629.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.37 : 8,290.13 = 3,354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.37/8,290.13 = 3,354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.37x = 8,290.13 × 3,354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.37x = 27,811,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811,562.32/6,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.58

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