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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.54, 8,290.05 and 3,355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.54, 8,290.05 and 3,355.12 is: 4,629.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.54 : 8,290.05 = 3,355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.54/8,290.05 = 3,355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.54x = 8,290.05 × 3,355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.54x = 27,814,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,814,112.56/6,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.87

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