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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.54, 8,291.82 and 3,356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.54, 8,291.82 and 3,356.18 is: 4,631.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.54 : 8,291.82 = 3,356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.54/8,291.82 = 3,356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.54x = 8,291.82 × 3,356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.54x = 27,828,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828,840.45/6,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.55

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