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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.34, 8,299.71 and 3,361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.34, 8,299.71 and 3,361.73 is: 4,639.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.34 : 8,299.71 = 3,361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.34/8,299.71 = 3,361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.34x = 8,299.71 × 3,361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.34x = 27,901,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,901,342.60/6,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.14

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