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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.68, 8,289.81 and 3,354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.68, 8,289.81 and 3,354.66 is: 4,628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.68 : 8,289.81 = 3,354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.68/8,289.81 = 3,354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.68x = 8,289.81 × 3,354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.68x = 27,809,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,809,494.01/6,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.99

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