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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.63, 8,294.63 and 3,358.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.63, 8,294.63 and 3,358.01 is: 4,634.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.63 : 8,294.63 = 3,358.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.63/8,294.63 = 3,358.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.63x = 8,294.63 × 3,358.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.63x = 27,853,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,853,450.49/6,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.03

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