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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.84, 8,295.84 and 3,493.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.84, 8,295.84 and 3,493.12 is: 4,820.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.84 : 8,295.84 = 3,493.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.84/8,295.84 = 3,493.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.84x = 8,295.84 × 3,493.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.84x = 28,978,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978,364.62/6,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.22

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