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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.54, 8,297.73 and 3,360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.54, 8,297.73 and 3,360.42 is: 4,637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.54 : 8,297.73 = 3,360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.54/8,297.73 = 3,360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.54x = 8,297.73 × 3,360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.54x = 27,883,857.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,883,857.85/6,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.62

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