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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.60, 8,298.92 and 3,361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.60, 8,298.92 and 3,361.17 is: 4,638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.60 : 8,298.92 = 3,361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.60/8,298.92 = 3,361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.60x = 8,298.92 × 3,361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.60x = 27,894,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,894,120.46/6,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.51

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