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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.77, 8,294.87 and 3,358.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.77, 8,294.87 and 3,358.18 is: 4,634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.77 : 8,294.87 = 3,358.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.77/8,294.87 = 3,358.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.77x = 8,294.87 × 3,358.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.77x = 27,855,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855,631.35/6,010.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.29

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