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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.62, 8,300.58 and 3,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.62, 8,300.58 and 3,362.50 is: 4,640.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.62 : 8,300.58 = 3,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.62/8,300.58 = 3,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.62x = 8,300.58 × 3,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.62x = 27,910,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,910,700.25/6,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.48

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