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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.43, 8,298.71 and 3,360.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.43, 8,298.71 and 3,360.85 is: 4,638.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.43 : 8,298.71 = 3,360.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.43/8,298.71 = 3,360.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.43x = 8,298.71 × 3,360.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.43x = 27,890,694.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,890,694.56/6,013.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.07

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