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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.06, 8,297.71 and 3,359.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.06, 8,297.71 and 3,359.95 is: 4,636.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.06 : 8,297.71 = 3,359.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.06/8,297.71 = 3,359.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.06x = 8,297.71 × 3,359.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.06x = 27,879,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,879,890.71/6,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,636.56

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