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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.58, 8,297.20 and 3,360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.58, 8,297.20 and 3,360.01 is: 4,636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.58 : 8,297.20 = 3,360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.58/8,297.20 = 3,360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.58x = 8,297.20 × 3,360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.58x = 27,878,662.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,878,662.63/6,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.72

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