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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.46, 8,293.64 and 3,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.46, 8,293.64 and 3,357.04 is: 4,633.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.46 : 8,293.64 = 3,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.46/8,293.64 = 3,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.46x = 8,293.64 × 3,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.46x = 27,842,043.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,842,043.71/6,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.04

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