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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.59, 8,297.33 and 3,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.59, 8,297.33 and 3,323.80 is: 4,586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.59 : 8,297.33 = 3,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.59/8,297.33 = 3,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.59x = 8,297.33 × 3,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.59x = 27,578,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,578,653.02/6,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.82

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