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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.32, 9,009.60 and 3,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.32, 9,009.60 and 3,410.56 is: 5,114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.32 : 9,009.60 = 3,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.32/9,009.60 = 3,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.32x = 9,009.60 × 3,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.32x = 30,727,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,727,781.38/6,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.21

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