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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.33, 8,292.84 and 3,356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.33, 8,292.84 and 3,356.73 is: 4,632.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.33 : 8,292.84 = 3,356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.33/8,292.84 = 3,356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.33x = 8,292.84 × 3,356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.33x = 27,836,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836,824.81/6,009.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.27

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