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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.70, 8,290.59 and 3,319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.70, 8,290.59 and 3,319.09 is: 4,580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.70 : 8,290.59 = 3,319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.70/8,290.59 = 3,319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.70x = 8,290.59 × 3,319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.70x = 27,517,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,517,181.19/6,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.32

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