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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.71, 8,297.38 and 3,360.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.71, 8,297.38 and 3,360.13 is: 4,636.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.71 : 8,297.38 = 3,360.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.71/8,297.38 = 3,360.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.71x = 8,297.38 × 3,360.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.71x = 27,880,246.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,880,246.32/6,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.89

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