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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.53, 8,293.09 and 3,493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.53, 8,293.09 and 3,493.11 is: 4,820.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.53 : 8,293.09 = 3,493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.53/8,293.09 = 3,493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.53x = 8,293.09 × 3,493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.53x = 28,968,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,968,634.14/6,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.45

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