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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.68, 8,295.06 and 3,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.68, 8,295.06 and 3,358.08 is: 4,634.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.68 : 8,295.06 = 3,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.68/8,295.06 = 3,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.68x = 8,295.06 × 3,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.68x = 27,855,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855,475.08/6,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.33

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