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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.16, 8,301.03 and 3,362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.16, 8,301.03 and 3,362.28 is: 4,640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.16 : 8,301.03 = 3,362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.16/8,301.03 = 3,362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.16x = 8,301.03 × 3,362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.16x = 27,910,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,910,432.36/6,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.01

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