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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.42, 8,295.22 and 3,358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.42, 8,295.22 and 3,358.46 is: 4,634.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.42 : 8,295.22 = 3,358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.42/8,295.22 = 3,358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.42x = 8,295.22 × 3,358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.42x = 27,859,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,859,164.56/6,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.37

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