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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.78, 8,297.61 and 3,360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.78, 8,297.61 and 3,360.19 is: 4,637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.78 : 8,297.61 = 3,360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.78/8,297.61 = 3,360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.78x = 8,297.61 × 3,360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.78x = 27,881,527.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,881,527.63/6,012.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.05

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