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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.59, 8,293.18 and 3,320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.59, 8,293.18 and 3,320.97 is: 4,582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.59 : 8,293.18 = 3,320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.59/8,293.18 = 3,320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.59x = 8,293.18 × 3,320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.59x = 27,541,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541,401.98/6,009.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.91

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