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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.51, 8,299.88 and 3,362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.51, 8,299.88 and 3,362.17 is: 4,639.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.51 : 8,299.88 = 3,362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.51/8,299.88 = 3,362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.51x = 8,299.88 × 3,362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.51x = 27,905,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905,569.98/6,014.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.71

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