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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.16, 8,295.57 and 3,358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.16, 8,295.57 and 3,358.86 is: 4,635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.16 : 8,295.57 = 3,358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.16/8,295.57 = 3,358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.16x = 8,295.57 × 3,358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.16x = 27,863,658.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,863,658.25/6,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.32

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