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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.31, 8,299.44 and 3,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.31, 8,299.44 and 3,361.20 is: 4,638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.31 : 8,299.44 = 3,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.31/8,299.44 = 3,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.31x = 8,299.44 × 3,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.31x = 27,896,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,896,077.73/6,014.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.28

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