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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.10, 8,299.35 and 3,361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.10, 8,299.35 and 3,361.62 is: 4,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.10 : 8,299.35 = 3,361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.10/8,299.35 = 3,361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.10x = 8,299.35 × 3,361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.10x = 27,899,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,899,260.95/6,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.98

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