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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.53, 8,298.65 and 3,360.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.53, 8,298.65 and 3,360.94 is: 4,638.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.53 : 8,298.65 = 3,360.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.53/8,298.65 = 3,360.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.53x = 8,298.65 × 3,360.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.53x = 27,891,264.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,891,264.73/6,013.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.09

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