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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.27, 8,295.39 and 3,358.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.27, 8,295.39 and 3,358.70 is: 4,634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.27 : 8,295.39 = 3,358.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.27/8,295.39 = 3,358.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.27x = 8,295.39 × 3,358.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.27x = 27,861,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,861,693.31/6,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.91

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