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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.10, 8,296.64 and 3,323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.10, 8,296.64 and 3,323.30 is: 4,586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.10 : 8,296.64 = 3,323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.10/8,296.64 = 3,323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.10x = 8,296.64 × 3,323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.10x = 27,572,223.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,572,223.71/6,012.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.13

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