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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.81, 8,294.12 and 3,357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.81, 8,294.12 and 3,357.79 is: 4,633.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.81 : 8,294.12 = 3,357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.81/8,294.12 = 3,357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.81x = 8,294.12 × 3,357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.81x = 27,849,913.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,849,913.19/6,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.30

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