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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.44, 8,290.87 and 3,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.44, 8,290.87 and 3,355.96 is: 4,630.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.44 : 8,290.87 = 3,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.44/8,290.87 = 3,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.44x = 8,290.87 × 3,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.44x = 27,823,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823,828.09/6,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.79

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