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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.60, 8,301.12 and 4,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.60, 8,301.12 and 4,595.96 is: 6,343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.60 : 8,301.12 = 4,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.60/8,301.12 = 4,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.60x = 8,301.12 × 4,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.60x = 38,151,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151,615.48/6,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,343.17

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