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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.92, 8,297.24 and 3,359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.92, 8,297.24 and 3,359.88 is: 4,637.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.92 : 8,297.24 = 3,359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.92/8,297.24 = 3,359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.92x = 8,297.24 × 3,359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.92x = 27,877,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,877,713.93/6,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.07

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