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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.81, 8,292.44 and 3,356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.81, 8,292.44 and 3,356.17 is: 4,631.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.81 : 8,292.44 = 3,356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.81/8,292.44 = 3,356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.81x = 8,292.44 × 3,356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.81x = 27,830,826.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,830,826.01/6,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.67

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