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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.82, 8,299.44 and 3,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.82, 8,299.44 and 3,361.44 is: 4,638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.82 : 8,299.44 = 3,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.82/8,299.44 = 3,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.82x = 8,299.44 × 3,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.82x = 27,898,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,898,069.59/6,013.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.99

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