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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.56, 8,298.32 and 3,361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.56, 8,298.32 and 3,361.16 is: 4,638.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.56 : 8,298.32 = 3,361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.56/8,298.32 = 3,361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.56x = 8,298.32 × 3,361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.56x = 27,891,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,891,981.25/6,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.18

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