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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.92, 8,290.98 and 3,355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.92, 8,290.98 and 3,355.38 is: 4,630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.92 : 8,290.98 = 3,355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.92/8,290.98 = 3,355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.92x = 8,290.98 × 3,355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.92x = 27,819,388.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819,388.47/6,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.45

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