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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.29, 8,295.55 and 3,358.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.29, 8,295.55 and 3,358.67 is: 4,634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.29 : 8,295.55 = 3,358.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.29/8,295.55 = 3,358.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.29x = 8,295.55 × 3,358.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.29x = 27,862,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,862,014.92/6,011.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.95

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