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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.56, 8,298.41 and 3,360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.56, 8,298.41 and 3,360.45 is: 4,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.56 : 8,298.41 = 3,360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.56/8,298.41 = 3,360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.56x = 8,298.41 × 3,360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.56x = 27,886,375.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,886,375.08/6,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.25

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