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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.81, 8,297.37 and 3,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.81, 8,297.37 and 3,359.70 is: 4,636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.81 : 8,297.37 = 3,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.81/8,297.37 = 3,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.81x = 8,297.37 × 3,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.81x = 27,876,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,876,673.99/6,012.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.21

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