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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.44, 8,294.82 and 3,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.44, 8,294.82 and 3,358.40 is: 4,634.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.44 : 8,294.82 = 3,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.44/8,294.82 = 3,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.44x = 8,294.82 × 3,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.44x = 27,857,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857,323.49/6,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.05

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