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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.99, 8,300.52 and 3,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.99, 8,300.52 and 3,362.64 is: 4,640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.99 : 8,300.52 = 3,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.99/8,300.52 = 3,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.99x = 8,300.52 × 3,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.99x = 27,911,660.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,911,660.57/6,014.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.35

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