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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.16, 8,291.28 and 3,355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.16, 8,291.28 and 3,355.67 is: 4,630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.16 : 8,291.28 = 3,355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.16/8,291.28 = 3,355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.16x = 8,291.28 × 3,355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.16x = 27,822,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,822,832.87/6,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.84

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