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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.06, 8,299.08 and 3,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.06, 8,299.08 and 3,360.96 is: 4,637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.06 : 8,299.08 = 3,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.06/8,299.08 = 3,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.06x = 8,299.08 × 3,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.06x = 27,892,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892,875.92/6,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.94

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