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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.69, 8,300.22 and 3,362.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.69, 8,300.22 and 3,362.03 is: 4,639.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.69 : 8,300.22 = 3,362.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.69/8,300.22 = 3,362.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.69x = 8,300.22 × 3,362.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.69x = 27,905,588.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905,588.65/6,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.57

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