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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.28, 8,292.27 and 3,356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.28, 8,292.27 and 3,356.62 is: 4,631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.28 : 8,292.27 = 3,356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.28/8,292.27 = 3,356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.28x = 8,292.27 × 3,356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.28x = 27,833,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833,999.33/6,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.84

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