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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.66, 8,293.50 and 3,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.66, 8,293.50 and 3,357.36 is: 4,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.66 : 8,293.50 = 3,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.66/8,293.50 = 3,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.66x = 8,293.50 × 3,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.66x = 27,844,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844,265.16/6,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.25

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