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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.28, 8,299.56 and 3,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.28, 8,299.56 and 3,362 is: 4,639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.28 : 8,299.56 = 3,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.28/8,299.56 = 3,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.28x = 8,299.56 × 3,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.28x = 27,903,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,903,120.72/6,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.48

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