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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.97, 8,292.36 and 3,356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.97, 8,292.36 and 3,356.36 is: 4,631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.97 : 8,292.36 = 3,356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.97/8,292.36 = 3,356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.97x = 8,292.36 × 3,356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.97x = 27,832,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832,133.07/6,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.76

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