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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.66, 8,295.08 and 3,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.66, 8,295.08 and 3,492.90 is: 4,821.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.66 : 8,295.08 = 3,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.66/8,295.08 = 3,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.66x = 8,295.08 × 3,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.66x = 28,973,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,973,884.93/6,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,821.22

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