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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.79, 8,297.69 and 3,360.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.79, 8,297.69 and 3,360.31 is: 4,637.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.79 : 8,297.69 = 3,360.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.79/8,297.69 = 3,360.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.79x = 8,297.69 × 3,360.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.79x = 27,882,752.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,882,752.39/6,012.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.24

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