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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.04, 8,291.43 and 3,356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.04, 8,291.43 and 3,356.46 is: 4,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.04 : 8,291.43 = 3,356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.04/8,291.43 = 3,356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.04x = 8,291.43 × 3,356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.04x = 27,829,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,829,853.14/6,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.10

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