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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.42, 8,291.08 and 3,355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.42, 8,291.08 and 3,355.46 is: 4,630.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.42 : 8,291.08 = 3,355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.42/8,291.08 = 3,355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.42x = 8,291.08 × 3,355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.42x = 27,820,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,820,387.30/6,008.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.23

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