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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.05, 8,290.92 and 3,355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.05, 8,290.92 and 3,355.71 is: 4,630.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.05 : 8,290.92 = 3,355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.05/8,290.92 = 3,355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.05x = 8,290.92 × 3,355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.05x = 27,821,923.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,821,923.15/6,008.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.77

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