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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.30, 8,300.11 and 3,361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.30, 8,300.11 and 3,361.71 is: 4,639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.30 : 8,300.11 = 3,361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.30/8,300.11 = 3,361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.30x = 8,300.11 × 3,361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.30x = 27,902,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902,554.38/6,014.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.37

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