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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.94, 8,293.87 and 3,357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.94, 8,293.87 and 3,357.52 is: 4,633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.94 : 8,293.87 = 3,357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.94/8,293.87 = 3,357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.94x = 8,293.87 × 3,357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.94x = 27,846,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,846,808.42/6,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.46

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