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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.91, 8,294.00 and 3,357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.91, 8,294.00 and 3,357.29 is: 4,633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.91 : 8,294.00 = 3,357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.91/8,294.00 = 3,357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.91x = 8,294.00 × 3,357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.91x = 27,845,367.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,845,367.21/6,009.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.24

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