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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.21, 8,292 and 3,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.21, 8,292 and 3,356.52 is: 4,631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.21 : 8,292 = 3,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.21/8,292 = 3,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.21x = 8,292 × 3,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.21x = 27,832,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832,263.84/6,009.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.60

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