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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.93, 8,292.69 and 3,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.93, 8,292.69 and 3,357.36 is: 4,632.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.93 : 8,292.69 = 3,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.93/8,292.69 = 3,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.93x = 8,292.69 × 3,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.93x = 27,841,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841,545.70/6,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.59

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