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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.09, 8,296.32 and 3,357.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.09, 8,296.32 and 3,357.98 is: 4,634.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.09 : 8,296.32 = 3,357.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.09/8,296.32 = 3,357.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.09x = 8,296.32 × 3,357.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.09x = 27,858,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,858,902.19/6,011.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.59

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