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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.26, 8,298.27 and 3,360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.26, 8,298.27 and 3,360.54 is: 4,637.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.26 : 8,298.27 = 3,360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.26/8,298.27 = 3,360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.26x = 8,298.27 × 3,360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.26x = 27,886,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,886,668.27/6,013.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.53

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