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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.75, 8,297.39 and 3,360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.75, 8,297.39 and 3,360.11 is: 4,636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.75 : 8,297.39 = 3,360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.75/8,297.39 = 3,360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.75x = 8,297.39 × 3,360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.75x = 27,880,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,880,084.83/6,012.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.83

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