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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.96, 8,294.97 and 3,358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.96, 8,294.97 and 3,358.38 is: 4,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.96 : 8,294.97 = 3,358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.96/8,294.97 = 3,358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.96x = 8,294.97 × 3,358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.96x = 27,857,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857,644.56/6,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.48

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