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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.29, 8,299.63 and 3,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.29, 8,299.63 and 3,325.68 is: 4,589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.29 : 8,299.63 = 3,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.29/8,299.63 = 3,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.29x = 8,299.63 × 3,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.29x = 27,601,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601,926.97/6,014.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.39

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