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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.36, 8,291.55 and 3,355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.36, 8,291.55 and 3,355.86 is: 4,631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.36 : 8,291.55 = 3,355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.36/8,291.55 = 3,355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.36x = 8,291.55 × 3,355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.36x = 27,825,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,825,280.98/6,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.10

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