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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.69, 8,297.46 and 3,360.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.69, 8,297.46 and 3,360.03 is: 4,636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.69 : 8,297.46 = 3,360.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.69/8,297.46 = 3,360.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.69x = 8,297.46 × 3,360.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.69x = 27,879,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,879,714.52/6,012.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.81

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