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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.03, 8,300.93 and 3,362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.03, 8,300.93 and 3,362.42 is: 4,640.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.03 : 8,300.93 = 3,362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.03/8,300.93 = 3,362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.03x = 8,300.93 × 3,362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.03x = 27,911,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,911,216.99/6,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.25

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