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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.29, 8,294.63 and 3,620.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.29, 8,294.63 and 3,620.68 is: 4,995.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.29 : 8,294.63 = 3,620.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.29/8,294.63 = 3,620.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.29x = 8,294.63 × 3,620.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.29x = 30,032,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032,200.95/6,011.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.97

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