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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.11, 8,297.90 and 3,359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.11, 8,297.90 and 3,359.36 is: 4,636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.11 : 8,297.90 = 3,359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.11/8,297.90 = 3,359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.11x = 8,297.90 × 3,359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.11x = 27,875,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,875,575.06/6,012.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.57

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