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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.67, 8,291.59 and 3,491.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.67, 8,291.59 and 3,491.23 is: 4,818.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.67 : 8,291.59 = 3,491.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.67/8,291.59 = 3,491.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.67x = 8,291.59 × 3,491.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.67x = 28,947,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947,865.22/6,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,818.49

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