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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.69, 8,291.58 and 3,319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.69, 8,291.58 and 3,319.79 is: 4,581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.69 : 8,291.58 = 3,319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.69/8,291.58 = 3,319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.69x = 8,291.58 × 3,319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.69x = 27,526,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,526,304.37/6,008.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.08

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