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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.10, 8,291.13 and 3,355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.10, 8,291.13 and 3,355.43 is: 4,630.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.10 : 8,291.13 = 3,355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.10/8,291.13 = 3,355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.10x = 8,291.13 × 3,355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.10x = 27,820,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,820,264.88/6,008.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.46

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