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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.04, 8,293.50 and 3,357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.04, 8,293.50 and 3,357.62 is: 4,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.04 : 8,293.50 = 3,357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.04/8,293.50 = 3,357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.04x = 8,293.50 × 3,357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.04x = 27,846,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,846,421.47/6,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.32

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