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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.14, 8,299.45 and 3,325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.14, 8,299.45 and 3,325.53 is: 4,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.14 : 8,299.45 = 3,325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.14/8,299.45 = 3,325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.14x = 8,299.45 × 3,325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.14x = 27,600,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,600,069.96/6,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.20

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