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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.45, 8,292.60 and 3,356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.45, 8,292.60 and 3,356.34 is: 4,631.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.45 : 8,292.60 = 3,356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.45/8,292.60 = 3,356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.45x = 8,292.60 × 3,356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.45x = 27,832,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832,785.08/6,009.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.50

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