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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.74, 8,300.01 and 3,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.74, 8,300.01 and 3,325.80 is: 4,589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.74 : 8,300.01 = 3,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.74/8,300.01 = 3,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.74x = 8,300.01 × 3,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.74x = 27,604,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,604,173.26/6,014.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.42

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