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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.61, 8,299.80 and 3,362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.61, 8,299.80 and 3,362.22 is: 4,639.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.61 : 8,299.80 = 3,362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.61/8,299.80 = 3,362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.61x = 8,299.80 × 3,362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.61x = 27,905,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905,753.56/6,014.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.66

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