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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.04, 8,299.62 and 3,360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.04, 8,299.62 and 3,360.93 is: 4,638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.04 : 8,299.62 = 3,360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.04/8,299.62 = 3,360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.04x = 8,299.62 × 3,360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.04x = 27,894,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,894,441.85/6,014.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.22

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