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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.48, 8,295.25 and 3,358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.48, 8,295.25 and 3,358.83 is: 4,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.48 : 8,295.25 = 3,358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.48/8,295.25 = 3,358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.48x = 8,295.25 × 3,358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.48x = 27,862,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,862,334.56/6,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.85

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