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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.36, 8,292.84 and 3,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.36, 8,292.84 and 3,356.64 is: 4,632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.36 : 8,292.84 = 3,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.36/8,292.84 = 3,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.36x = 8,292.84 × 3,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.36x = 27,836,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836,078.46/6,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.12

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