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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.74, 8,291.75 and 3,490.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.74, 8,291.75 and 3,490.64 is: 4,817.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.74 : 8,291.75 = 3,490.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.74/8,291.75 = 3,490.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.74x = 8,291.75 × 3,490.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.74x = 28,943,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,943,552.68/6,007.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,817.71

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