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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.81, 8,300.41 and 3,362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.81, 8,300.41 and 3,362.20 is: 4,639.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.81 : 8,300.41 = 3,362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.81/8,300.41 = 3,362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.81x = 8,300.41 × 3,362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.81x = 27,907,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,907,638.50/6,014.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.82

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