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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.08, 8,300.80 and 3,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.08, 8,300.80 and 3,362.50 is: 4,640.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.08 : 8,300.80 = 3,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.08/8,300.80 = 3,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.08x = 8,300.80 × 3,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.08x = 27,911,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,911,440.00/6,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.24

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