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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.54, 8,294.18 and 3,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.54, 8,294.18 and 3,358.12 is: 4,634.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.54 : 8,294.18 = 3,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.54/8,294.18 = 3,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.54x = 8,294.18 × 3,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.54x = 27,852,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,852,851.74/6,010.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.00

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