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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.73, 8,300.48 and 3,362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.73, 8,300.48 and 3,362.31 is: 4,640.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.73 : 8,300.48 = 3,362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.73/8,300.48 = 3,362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.73x = 8,300.48 × 3,362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.73x = 27,908,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,908,770.10/6,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.07

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