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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.96, 8,292.76 and 3,356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.96, 8,292.76 and 3,356.38 is: 4,632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.96 : 8,292.76 = 3,356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.96/8,292.76 = 3,356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.96x = 8,292.76 × 3,356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.96x = 27,833,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833,655.78/6,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.02

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