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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.83, 8,300.43 and 3,362.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.83, 8,300.43 and 3,362.23 is: 4,639.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.83 : 8,300.43 = 3,362.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.83/8,300.43 = 3,362.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.83x = 8,300.43 × 3,362.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.83x = 27,907,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,907,954.76/6,014.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.86

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