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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.16, 8,300.88 and 3,655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.16, 8,300.88 and 3,655.80 is: 5,045.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.16 : 8,300.88 = 3,655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.16/8,300.88 = 3,655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.16x = 8,300.88 × 3,655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.16x = 30,346,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,346,357.10/6,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.82

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