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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.92, 8,298.24 and 3,360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.92, 8,298.24 and 3,360.26 is: 4,637.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.92 : 8,298.24 = 3,360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.92/8,298.24 = 3,360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.92x = 8,298.24 × 3,360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.92x = 27,884,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884,243.94/6,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.39

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