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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.91, 8,290.76 and 3,355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.91, 8,290.76 and 3,355.27 is: 4,630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.91 : 8,290.76 = 3,355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.91/8,290.76 = 3,355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.91x = 8,290.76 × 3,355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.91x = 27,817,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,817,700.80/6,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.18

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