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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.71, 8,295.64 and 3,493.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.71, 8,295.64 and 3,493.01 is: 4,820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.71 : 8,295.64 = 3,493.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.71/8,295.64 = 3,493.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.71x = 8,295.64 × 3,493.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.71x = 28,976,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,976,765.48/6,011.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.06

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