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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.43, 8,298.55 and 3,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.43, 8,298.55 and 3,360.88 is: 4,638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.43 : 8,298.55 = 3,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.43/8,298.55 = 3,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.43x = 8,298.55 × 3,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.43x = 27,890,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,890,430.72/6,013.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.02

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