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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.16, 8,296.95 and 3,359.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.16, 8,296.95 and 3,359.86 is: 4,636.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.16 : 8,296.95 = 3,359.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.16/8,296.95 = 3,359.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.16x = 8,296.95 × 3,359.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.16x = 27,876,590.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,876,590.43/6,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.70

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