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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.25, 8,299.53 and 3,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.25, 8,299.53 and 3,325.46 is: 4,589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.25 : 8,299.53 = 3,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.25/8,299.53 = 3,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.25x = 8,299.53 × 3,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.25x = 27,599,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,599,713.54/6,014.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.05

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