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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.32, 8,294.46 and 3,358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.32, 8,294.46 and 3,358.38 is: 4,634.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.32 : 8,294.46 = 3,358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.32/8,294.46 = 3,358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.32x = 8,294.46 × 3,358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.32x = 27,855,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855,948.57/6,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.69

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