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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.46, 8,292.98 and 3,356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.46, 8,292.98 and 3,356.91 is: 4,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.46 : 8,292.98 = 3,356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.46/8,292.98 = 3,356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.46x = 8,292.98 × 3,356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.46x = 27,838,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838,795.88/6,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.50

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