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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.05, 8,291.67 and 3,356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.05, 8,291.67 and 3,356.12 is: 4,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.05 : 8,291.67 = 3,356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.05/8,291.67 = 3,356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.05x = 8,291.67 × 3,356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.05x = 27,827,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827,839.52/6,009.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.99

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