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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.92, 8,295.48 and 3,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.92, 8,295.48 and 3,358.26 is: 4,634.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.92 : 8,295.48 = 3,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.92/8,295.48 = 3,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.92x = 8,295.48 × 3,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.92x = 27,858,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,858,378.66/6,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.63

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