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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.49, 8,290.15 and 3,354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.49, 8,290.15 and 3,354.85 is: 4,629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.49 : 8,290.15 = 3,354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.49/8,290.15 = 3,354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.49x = 8,290.15 × 3,354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.49x = 27,812,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,812,209.73/6,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.59

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