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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.60, 8,291.89 and 3,356.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.60, 8,291.89 and 3,356.11 is: 4,631.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.60 : 8,291.89 = 3,356.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.60/8,291.89 = 3,356.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.60x = 8,291.89 × 3,356.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.60x = 27,828,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828,494.95/6,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.44

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