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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.44, 8,289.46 and 3,354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.44, 8,289.46 and 3,354.42 is: 4,628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.44 : 8,289.46 = 3,354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.44/8,289.46 = 3,354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.44x = 8,289.46 × 3,354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.44x = 27,806,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,806,330.41/6,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.65

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