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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.66, 8,296.48 and 3,359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.66, 8,296.48 and 3,359.18 is: 4,635.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.66 : 8,296.48 = 3,359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.66/8,296.48 = 3,359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.66x = 8,296.48 × 3,359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.66x = 27,869,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,869,369.69/6,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.89

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