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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.55, 8,290.98 and 3,355.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.55, 8,290.98 and 3,355.62 is: 4,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.55 : 8,290.98 = 3,355.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.55/8,290.98 = 3,355.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.55x = 8,290.98 × 3,355.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.55x = 27,821,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,821,378.31/6,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.30

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