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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.58, 8,298.72 and 3,360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.58, 8,298.72 and 3,360.99 is: 4,638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.58 : 8,298.72 = 3,360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.58/8,298.72 = 3,360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.58x = 8,298.72 × 3,360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.58x = 27,891,914.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,891,914.93/6,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.15

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