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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.80, 8,300.20 and 3,362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.80, 8,300.20 and 3,362.25 is: 4,639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.80 : 8,300.20 = 3,362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.80/8,300.20 = 3,362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.80x = 8,300.20 × 3,362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.80x = 27,907,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,907,347.45/6,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.78

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