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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.72, 8,289.92 and 3,355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.72, 8,289.92 and 3,355.04 is: 4,629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.72 : 8,289.92 = 3,355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.72/8,289.92 = 3,355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.72x = 8,289.92 × 3,355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.72x = 27,813,013.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,813,013.20/6,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.55

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