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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.27, 8,291.41 and 3,355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.27, 8,291.41 and 3,355.68 is: 4,630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.27 : 8,291.41 = 3,355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.27/8,291.41 = 3,355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.27x = 8,291.41 × 3,355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.27x = 27,823,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823,318.71/6,008.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.84

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