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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.21, 8,295.31 and 3,358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.21, 8,295.31 and 3,358.63 is: 4,634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.21 : 8,295.31 = 3,358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.21/8,295.31 = 3,358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.21x = 8,295.31 × 3,358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.21x = 27,860,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,860,860.23/6,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.82

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