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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.54, 8,292.12 and 3,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.54, 8,292.12 and 3,356.96 is: 4,632.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.54 : 8,292.12 = 3,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.54/8,292.12 = 3,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.54x = 8,292.12 × 3,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.54x = 27,836,315.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836,315.16/6,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.79

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