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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.46, 8,298.62 and 3,324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.46, 8,298.62 and 3,324.63 is: 4,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.46 : 8,298.62 = 3,324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.46/8,298.62 = 3,324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.46x = 8,298.62 × 3,324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.46x = 27,589,824.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,589,824.39/6,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.02

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