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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.19, 8,295.90 and 3,459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.19, 8,295.90 and 3,459.74 is: 4,774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.19 : 8,295.90 = 3,459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.19/8,295.90 = 3,459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.19x = 8,295.90 × 3,459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.19x = 28,701,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,701,602.61/6,011.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.70

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