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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.08, 8,293.68 and 3,357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.08, 8,293.68 and 3,357.42 is: 4,633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.08 : 8,293.68 = 3,357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.08/8,293.68 = 3,357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.08x = 8,293.68 × 3,357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.08x = 27,845,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,845,367.11/6,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.11

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