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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.98, 8,294.38 and 3,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.98, 8,294.38 and 3,358.50 is: 4,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.98 : 8,294.38 = 3,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.98/8,294.38 = 3,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.98x = 8,294.38 × 3,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.98x = 27,856,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,856,654.62/6,010.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.30

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