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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.15, 8,301.24 and 3,362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.15, 8,301.24 and 3,362.58 is: 4,640.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.15 : 8,301.24 = 3,362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.15/8,301.24 = 3,362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.15x = 8,301.24 × 3,362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.15x = 27,913,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,913,583.60/6,015.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.55

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