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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.24, 8,301.08 and 3,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.24, 8,301.08 and 3,362.76 is: 4,640.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.24 : 8,301.08 = 3,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.24/8,301.08 = 3,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.24x = 8,301.08 × 3,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.24x = 27,914,539.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,914,539.78/6,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.64

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