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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.89, 8,290.80 and 3,355.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.89, 8,290.80 and 3,355.35 is: 4,630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.89 : 8,290.80 = 3,355.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.89/8,290.80 = 3,355.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.89x = 8,290.80 × 3,355.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.89x = 27,818,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818,535.78/6,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.33

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