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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.72, 8,294.82 and 3,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.72, 8,294.82 and 3,358.24 is: 4,634.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.72 : 8,294.82 = 3,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.72/8,294.82 = 3,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.72x = 8,294.82 × 3,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.72x = 27,855,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855,996.32/6,010.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.39

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