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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.79, 8,293.53 and 3,357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.79, 8,293.53 and 3,357.30 is: 4,633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.79 : 8,293.53 = 3,357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.79/8,293.53 = 3,357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.79x = 8,293.53 × 3,357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.79x = 27,843,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843,851.48/6,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.08

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