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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.63, 8,293.49 and 3,357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.63, 8,293.49 and 3,357.82 is: 4,633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.63 : 8,293.49 = 3,357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.63/8,293.49 = 3,357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.63x = 8,293.49 × 3,357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.63x = 27,848,046.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,848,046.59/6,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.90

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