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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.67, 8,294.74 and 3,358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.67, 8,294.74 and 3,358.17 is: 4,634.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.67 : 8,294.74 = 3,358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.67/8,294.74 = 3,358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.67x = 8,294.74 × 3,358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.67x = 27,855,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855,147.03/6,010.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.28

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