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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.07, 8,296.68 and 3,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.07, 8,296.68 and 3,359.68 is: 4,636.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.07 : 8,296.68 = 3,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.07/8,296.68 = 3,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.07x = 8,296.68 × 3,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.07x = 27,874,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,874,189.86/6,012.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.37

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