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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.63, 8,297.61 and 3,360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.63, 8,297.61 and 3,360.05 is: 4,636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.63 : 8,297.61 = 3,360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.63/8,297.61 = 3,360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.63x = 8,297.61 × 3,360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.63x = 27,880,380.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,880,380.41/6,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.97

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