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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.83, 8,293.00 and 3,491.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.83, 8,293.00 and 3,491.91 is: 4,818.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.83 : 8,293.00 = 3,491.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.83/8,293.00 = 3,491.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.83x = 8,293.00 × 3,491.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.83x = 28,958,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,958,414.81/6,009.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,818.51

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