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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.18, 8,298.30 and 3,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.18, 8,298.30 and 3,360.88 is: 4,638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.18 : 8,298.30 = 3,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.18/8,298.30 = 3,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.18x = 8,298.30 × 3,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.18x = 27,889,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,889,590.50/6,013.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.08

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