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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.28, 8,293.20 and 3,357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.28, 8,293.20 and 3,357.10 is: 4,633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.28 : 8,293.20 = 3,357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.28/8,293.20 = 3,357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.28x = 8,293.20 × 3,357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.28x = 27,841,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841,101.72/6,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.02

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