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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.18, 8,294.01 and 3,357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.18, 8,294.01 and 3,357.59 is: 4,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.18 : 8,294.01 = 3,357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.18/8,294.01 = 3,357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.18x = 8,294.01 × 3,357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.18x = 27,847,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,847,885.04/6,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.45

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