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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.69, 8,290.20 and 3,318.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.69, 8,290.20 and 3,318.79 is: 4,579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.69 : 8,290.20 = 3,318.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.69/8,290.20 = 3,318.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.69x = 8,290.20 × 3,318.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.69x = 27,513,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,513,432.86/6,007.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.70

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