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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.18, 8,291.25 and 3,355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.18, 8,291.25 and 3,355.59 is: 4,630.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.18 : 8,291.25 = 3,355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.18/8,291.25 = 3,355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.18x = 8,291.25 × 3,355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.18x = 27,822,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,822,035.59/6,008.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.69

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