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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.80, 8,293.84 and 3,357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.80, 8,293.84 and 3,357.20 is: 4,633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.80 : 8,293.84 = 3,357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.80/8,293.84 = 3,357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.80x = 8,293.84 × 3,357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.80x = 27,844,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,844,064.22/6,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.11

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