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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.23, 8,292.87 and 3,356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.23, 8,292.87 and 3,356.82 is: 4,632.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.23 : 8,292.87 = 3,356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.23/8,292.87 = 3,356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.23x = 8,292.87 × 3,356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.23x = 27,837,671.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837,671.87/6,009.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.49

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