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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.27, 8,299.73 and 3,361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.27, 8,299.73 and 3,361.73 is: 4,639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.27 : 8,299.73 = 3,361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.27/8,299.73 = 3,361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.27x = 8,299.73 × 3,361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.27x = 27,901,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,901,418.24/6,014.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.20

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