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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.35, 8,297.22 and 3,359.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.35, 8,297.22 and 3,359.77 is: 4,636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.35 : 8,297.22 = 3,359.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.35/8,297.22 = 3,359.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.35x = 8,297.22 × 3,359.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.35x = 27,876,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,876,726.30/6,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.58

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