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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.43, 8,289.42 and 3,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.43, 8,289.42 and 3,354.50 is: 4,628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.43 : 8,289.42 = 3,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.43/8,289.42 = 3,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.43x = 8,289.42 × 3,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.43x = 27,806,817.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,806,817.94/6,007.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.74

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