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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.66, 8,297.64 and 3,360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.66, 8,297.64 and 3,360.36 is: 4,637.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.66 : 8,297.64 = 3,360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.66/8,297.64 = 3,360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.66x = 8,297.64 × 3,360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.66x = 27,883,057.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,883,057.55/6,012.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.39

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