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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.38, 8,290.08 and 3,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.38, 8,290.08 and 3,354.72 is: 4,629.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.38 : 8,290.08 = 3,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.38/8,290.08 = 3,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.38x = 8,290.08 × 3,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.38x = 27,810,897.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,810,897.18/6,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.46

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