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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.92, 8,294.53 and 3,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.92, 8,294.53 and 3,357.96 is: 4,633.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.92 : 8,294.53 = 3,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.92/8,294.53 = 3,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.92x = 8,294.53 × 3,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.92x = 27,852,699.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,852,699.96/6,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.68

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