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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.29, 8,294.04 and 3,357.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.29, 8,294.04 and 3,357.99 is: 4,633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.29 : 8,294.04 = 3,357.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.29/8,294.04 = 3,357.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.29x = 8,294.04 × 3,357.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.29x = 27,851,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851,303.38/6,010.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.94

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