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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.84, 8,293.52 and 3,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.84, 8,293.52 and 3,357.24 is: 4,632.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.84 : 8,293.52 = 3,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.84/8,293.52 = 3,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.84x = 8,293.52 × 3,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.84x = 27,843,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843,337.08/6,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.96

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