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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.98, 8,301.10 and 3,362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.98, 8,301.10 and 3,362.21 is: 4,640.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.98 : 8,301.10 = 3,362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.98/8,301.10 = 3,362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.98x = 8,301.10 × 3,362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.98x = 27,910,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,910,049.84/6,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.09

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