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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.72, 8,300.66 and 3,362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.72, 8,300.66 and 3,362.37 is: 4,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.72 : 8,300.66 = 3,362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.72/8,300.66 = 3,362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.72x = 8,300.66 × 3,362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.72x = 27,909,873.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,909,873.35/6,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.27

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