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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.28, 8,295.75 and 3,358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.28, 8,295.75 and 3,358.80 is: 4,635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.28 : 8,295.75 = 3,358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.28/8,295.75 = 3,358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.28x = 8,295.75 × 3,358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.28x = 27,863,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,863,765.10/6,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.25

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