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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.24, 8,295.36 and 3,358.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.24, 8,295.36 and 3,358.89 is: 4,635.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.24 : 8,295.36 = 3,358.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.24/8,295.36 = 3,358.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.24x = 8,295.36 × 3,358.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.24x = 27,863,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,863,201.75/6,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.19

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