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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.98, 8,291.94 and 3,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.98, 8,291.94 and 3,356.20 is: 4,631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.98 : 8,291.94 = 3,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.98/8,291.94 = 3,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.98x = 8,291.94 × 3,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.98x = 27,829,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,829,409.03/6,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.30

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