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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.40, 8,299.50 and 3,361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.40, 8,299.50 and 3,361.74 is: 4,638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.40 : 8,299.50 = 3,361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.40/8,299.50 = 3,361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.40x = 8,299.50 × 3,361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.40x = 27,900,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,900,761.13/6,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.99

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