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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.55, 8,295.78 and 3,358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.55, 8,295.78 and 3,358.98 is: 4,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.55 : 8,295.78 = 3,358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.55/8,295.78 = 3,358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.55x = 8,295.78 × 3,358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.55x = 27,865,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,865,338.36/6,011.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.30

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