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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.06, 8,292.18 and 3,355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.06, 8,292.18 and 3,355.95 is: 4,631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.06 : 8,292.18 = 3,355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.06/8,292.18 = 3,355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.06x = 8,292.18 × 3,355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.06x = 27,828,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828,141.47/6,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.03

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