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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.06, 8,296.34 and 3,358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.06, 8,296.34 and 3,358.95 is: 4,635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.06 : 8,296.34 = 3,358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.06/8,296.34 = 3,358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.06x = 8,296.34 × 3,358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.06x = 27,866,974.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,866,974.45/6,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.18

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