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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.22, 8,298.22 and 3,360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.22, 8,298.22 and 3,360.62 is: 4,637.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.22 : 8,298.22 = 3,360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.22/8,298.22 = 3,360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.22x = 8,298.22 × 3,360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.22x = 27,887,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,887,147.29/6,013.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.64

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