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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.11, 8,299.20 and 3,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.11, 8,299.20 and 3,361 is: 4,638.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.11 : 8,299.20 = 3,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.11/8,299.20 = 3,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.11x = 8,299.20 × 3,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.11x = 27,893,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,893,611.20/6,014.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.03

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