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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.67, 8,297.33 and 3,360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.67, 8,297.33 and 3,360.10 is: 4,636.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.67 : 8,297.33 = 3,360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.67/8,297.33 = 3,360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.67x = 8,297.33 × 3,360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.67x = 27,879,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,879,887.68/6,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.85

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