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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.96, 8,290.72 and 3,355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.96, 8,290.72 and 3,355.30 is: 4,630.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.96 : 8,290.72 = 3,355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.96/8,290.72 = 3,355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.96x = 8,290.72 × 3,355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.96x = 27,817,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,817,852.82/6,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.17

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