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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.91, 8,295.38 and 3,358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.91, 8,295.38 and 3,358.29 is: 4,634.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.91 : 8,295.38 = 3,358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.91/8,295.38 = 3,358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.91x = 8,295.38 × 3,358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.91x = 27,858,291.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,858,291.70/6,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.62

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