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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.64, 8,293.70 and 3,356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.64, 8,293.70 and 3,356.98 is: 4,632.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.64 : 8,293.70 = 3,356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.64/8,293.70 = 3,356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.64x = 8,293.70 × 3,356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.64x = 27,841,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841,785.03/6,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.85

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