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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.72, 8,292.68 and 3,357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.72, 8,292.68 and 3,357.04 is: 4,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.72 : 8,292.68 = 3,357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.72/8,292.68 = 3,357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.72x = 8,292.68 × 3,357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.72x = 27,838,858.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,838,858.47/6,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.31

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