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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.06, 8,290.44 and 4,306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.06, 8,290.44 and 4,306.17 is: 5,941.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.06 : 8,290.44 = 4,306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.06/8,290.44 = 4,306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.06x = 8,290.44 × 4,306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.06x = 35,700,044.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700,044.01/6,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.04

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