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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.52, 8,293.26 and 3,357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.52, 8,293.26 and 3,357.40 is: 4,633.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.52 : 8,293.26 = 3,357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.52/8,293.26 = 3,357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.52x = 8,293.26 × 3,357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.52x = 27,843,791.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843,791.12/6,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.28

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