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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.63, 8,296.01 and 3,359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.63, 8,296.01 and 3,359.01 is: 4,635.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.63 : 8,296.01 = 3,359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.63/8,296.01 = 3,359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.63x = 8,296.01 × 3,359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.63x = 27,866,380.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,866,380.55/6,011.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.41

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