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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.65, 8,298.81 and 3,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.65, 8,298.81 and 3,361.08 is: 4,638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.65 : 8,298.81 = 3,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.65/8,298.81 = 3,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.65x = 8,298.81 × 3,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.65x = 27,892,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892,964.31/6,013.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.28

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