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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.21, 8,291.24 and 3,355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.21, 8,291.24 and 3,355.66 is: 4,630.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.21 : 8,291.24 = 3,355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.21/8,291.24 = 3,355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.21x = 8,291.24 × 3,355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.21x = 27,822,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,822,549.35/6,008.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.76

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