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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.72, 8,300.34 and 3,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.72, 8,300.34 and 3,362.24 is: 4,639.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.72 : 8,300.34 = 3,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.72/8,300.34 = 3,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.72x = 8,300.34 × 3,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.72x = 27,907,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,907,693.66/6,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.90

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