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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.95, 8,300.68 and 3,326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.95, 8,300.68 and 3,326.56 is: 4,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.95 : 8,300.68 = 3,326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.95/8,300.68 = 3,326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.95x = 8,300.68 × 3,326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.95x = 27,612,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,612,680.99/6,014.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.68

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