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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.44, 8,297.67 and 3,360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.44, 8,297.67 and 3,360.79 is: 4,637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.44 : 8,297.67 = 3,360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.44/8,297.67 = 3,360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.44x = 8,297.67 × 3,360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.44x = 27,886,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,886,749.33/6,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.40

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