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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.09, 8,292.96 and 3,356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.09, 8,292.96 and 3,356.88 is: 4,632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.09 : 8,292.96 = 3,356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.09/8,292.96 = 3,356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.09x = 8,292.96 × 3,356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.09x = 27,838,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838,471.56/6,009.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.73

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