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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.07, 8,300.33 and 3,655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.07, 8,300.33 and 3,655.76 is: 5,045.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.07 : 8,300.33 = 3,655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.07/8,300.33 = 3,655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.07x = 8,300.33 × 3,655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.07x = 30,343,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,343,954.62/6,014.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.49

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