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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.54, 8,298.63 and 3,324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.54, 8,298.63 and 3,324.94 is: 4,588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.54 : 8,298.63 = 3,324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.54/8,298.63 = 3,324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.54x = 8,298.63 × 3,324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.54x = 27,592,446.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,592,446.83/6,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.39

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