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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.10, 8,295.72 and 3,358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.10, 8,295.72 and 3,358.88 is: 4,635.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.10 : 8,295.72 = 3,358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.10/8,295.72 = 3,358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.10x = 8,295.72 × 3,358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.10x = 27,864,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,864,327.99/6,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.48

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