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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.14, 8,297.98 and 3,360.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.14, 8,297.98 and 3,360.57 is: 4,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.14 : 8,297.98 = 3,360.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.14/8,297.98 = 3,360.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.14x = 8,297.98 × 3,360.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.14x = 27,885,942.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,885,942.65/6,013.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.50

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