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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.06, 8,294.46 and 3,358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.06, 8,294.46 and 3,358.04 is: 4,633.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.06 : 8,294.46 = 3,358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.06/8,294.46 = 3,358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.06x = 8,294.46 × 3,358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.06x = 27,853,128.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,853,128.46/6,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.65

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