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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.35, 8,291.07 and 3,490.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.35, 8,291.07 and 3,490.97 is: 4,816.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.35 : 8,291.07 = 3,490.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.35/8,291.07 = 3,490.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.35x = 8,291.07 × 3,490.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.35x = 28,943,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,943,835.18/6,009.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,816.47

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