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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.68, 8,292.68 and 3,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.68, 8,292.68 and 3,357 is: 4,632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.68 : 8,292.68 = 3,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.68/8,292.68 = 3,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.68x = 8,292.68 × 3,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.68x = 27,838,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838,526.76/6,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.28

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