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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.55, 8,294.69 and 3,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.55, 8,294.69 and 3,357.96 is: 4,634.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.55 : 8,294.69 = 3,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.55/8,294.69 = 3,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.55x = 8,294.69 × 3,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.55x = 27,853,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,853,220.44/6,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.06

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