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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.86, 8,294.22 and 3,357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.86, 8,294.22 and 3,357.84 is: 4,633.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.86 : 8,294.22 = 3,357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.86/8,294.22 = 3,357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.86x = 8,294.22 × 3,357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.86x = 27,850,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,850,663.68/6,010.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.39

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