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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.38, 8,298.66 and 3,361.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.38, 8,298.66 and 3,361.57 is: 4,639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.38 : 8,298.66 = 3,361.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.38/8,298.66 = 3,361.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.38x = 8,298.66 × 3,361.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.38x = 27,896,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,896,526.50/6,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.08

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