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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.84, 8,294.90 and 3,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.84, 8,294.90 and 3,358.24 is: 4,634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.84 : 8,294.90 = 3,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.84/8,294.90 = 3,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.84x = 8,294.90 × 3,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.84x = 27,856,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,856,264.98/6,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.34

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