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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.64, 8,298.67 and 3,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.64, 8,298.67 and 3,361.07 is: 4,638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.64 : 8,298.67 = 3,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.64/8,298.67 = 3,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.64x = 8,298.67 × 3,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.64x = 27,892,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892,410.78/6,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.19

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