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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.16, 8,294.19 and 3,357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.16, 8,294.19 and 3,357.86 is: 4,633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.16 : 8,294.19 = 3,357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.16/8,294.19 = 3,357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.16x = 8,294.19 × 3,357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.16x = 27,850,728.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,850,728.83/6,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.94

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