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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.82, 8,300.52 and 3,362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.82, 8,300.52 and 3,362.25 is: 4,639.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.82 : 8,300.52 = 3,362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.82/8,300.52 = 3,362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.82x = 8,300.52 × 3,362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.82x = 27,908,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,908,423.37/6,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.94

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