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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.15, 8,300.52 and 3,362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.15, 8,300.52 and 3,362.49 is: 4,640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.15 : 8,300.52 = 3,362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.15/8,300.52 = 3,362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.15x = 8,300.52 × 3,362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.15x = 27,910,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,910,415.49/6,015.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.02

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