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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.98, 8,296.38 and 3,359.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.98, 8,296.38 and 3,359.63 is: 4,636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.98 : 8,296.38 = 3,359.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.98/8,296.38 = 3,359.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.98x = 8,296.38 × 3,359.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.98x = 27,872,787.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872,787.88/6,011.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.21

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