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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.09, 8,298.88 and 3,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.09, 8,298.88 and 3,361.44 is: 4,638.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.09 : 8,298.88 = 3,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.09/8,298.88 = 3,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.09x = 8,298.88 × 3,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.09x = 27,896,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,896,178.78/6,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.47

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