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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.36, 8,294.32 and 3,357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.36, 8,294.32 and 3,357.86 is: 4,633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.36 : 8,294.32 = 3,357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.36/8,294.32 = 3,357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.36x = 8,294.32 × 3,357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.36x = 27,851,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851,165.36/6,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.86

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