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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.48, 8,296.16 and 3,621.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.48, 8,296.16 and 3,621.85 is: 4,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.48 : 8,296.16 = 3,621.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.48/8,296.16 = 3,621.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.48x = 8,296.16 × 3,621.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.48x = 30,047,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,047,408.25/6,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.34

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