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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.79, 8,300.61 and 3,362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.79, 8,300.61 and 3,362.85 is: 4,640.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.79 : 8,300.61 = 3,362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.79/8,300.61 = 3,362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.79x = 8,300.61 × 3,362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.79x = 27,913,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,913,706.34/6,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.84

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