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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.41, 8,298.68 and 3,361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.41, 8,298.68 and 3,361.11 is: 4,638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.41 : 8,298.68 = 3,361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.41/8,298.68 = 3,361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.41x = 8,298.68 × 3,361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.41x = 27,892,759.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892,759.53/6,013.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.43

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