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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.38, 8,293.47 and 3,357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.38, 8,293.47 and 3,357.27 is: 4,632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.38 : 8,293.47 = 3,357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.38/8,293.47 = 3,357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.38x = 8,293.47 × 3,357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.38x = 27,843,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843,418.03/6,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.56

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