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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.88, 8,290.62 and 3,355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.88, 8,290.62 and 3,355.22 is: 4,630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.88 : 8,290.62 = 3,355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.88/8,290.62 = 3,355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.88x = 8,290.62 × 3,355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.88x = 27,816,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,816,854.04/6,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.06

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