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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.60, 8,296.13 and 3,322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.60, 8,296.13 and 3,322.82 is: 4,585.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.60 : 8,296.13 = 3,322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.60/8,296.13 = 3,322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.60x = 8,296.13 × 3,322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.60x = 27,566,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,566,575.73/6,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.57

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