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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.56, 8,292.40 and 3,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.56, 8,292.40 and 3,356.54 is: 4,631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.56 : 8,292.40 = 3,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.56/8,292.40 = 3,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.56x = 8,292.40 × 3,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.56x = 27,833,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833,722.44/6,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.58

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