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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.70, 8,294.62 and 3,358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.70, 8,294.62 and 3,358.13 is: 4,634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.70 : 8,294.62 = 3,358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.70/8,294.62 = 3,358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.70x = 8,294.62 × 3,358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.70x = 27,854,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,854,403.87/6,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.13

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