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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.27, 8,292.79 and 3,356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.27, 8,292.79 and 3,356.68 is: 4,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.27 : 8,292.79 = 3,356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.27/8,292.79 = 3,356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.27x = 8,292.79 × 3,356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.27x = 27,836,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836,242.34/6,009.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.22

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