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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.38, 8,291.62 and 3,490.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.38, 8,291.62 and 3,490.59 is: 4,817.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.38 : 8,291.62 = 3,490.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.38/8,291.62 = 3,490.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.38x = 8,291.62 × 3,490.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.38x = 28,942,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,942,661.68/6,008.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,817.05

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