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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.02, 8,291.96 and 3,356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.02, 8,291.96 and 3,356.26 is: 4,631.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.02 : 8,291.96 = 3,356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.02/8,291.96 = 3,356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.02x = 8,291.96 × 3,356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.02x = 27,829,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,829,973.67/6,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.37

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