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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.73, 8,289.66 and 3,355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.73, 8,289.66 and 3,355.15 is: 4,629.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.73 : 8,289.66 = 3,355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.73/8,289.66 = 3,355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.73x = 8,289.66 × 3,355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.73x = 27,813,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,813,052.75/6,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.54

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