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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.86, 8,300.21 and 3,325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.86, 8,300.21 and 3,325.97 is: 4,589.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.86 : 8,300.21 = 3,325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.86/8,300.21 = 3,325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.86x = 8,300.21 × 3,325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.86x = 27,606,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606,253.57/6,014.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.68

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