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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.82, 8,297.52 and 3,360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.82, 8,297.52 and 3,360.16 is: 4,636.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.82 : 8,297.52 = 3,360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.82/8,297.52 = 3,360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.82x = 8,297.52 × 3,360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.82x = 27,880,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,880,994.80/6,012.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.93

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