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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.15, 8,292.29 and 3,490.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.15, 8,292.29 and 3,490.07 is: 4,816.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.15 : 8,292.29 = 3,490.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.15/8,292.29 = 3,490.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.15x = 8,292.29 × 3,490.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.15x = 28,940,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,940,613.65/6,008.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,816.89

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