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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.52, 8,294.04 and 3,357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.52, 8,294.04 and 3,357.77 is: 4,633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.52 : 8,294.04 = 3,357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.52/8,294.04 = 3,357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.52x = 8,294.04 × 3,357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.52x = 27,849,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,849,478.69/6,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.46

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