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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.27, 8,301.60 and 3,363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.27, 8,301.60 and 3,363.06 is: 4,641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.27 : 8,301.60 = 3,363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.27/8,301.60 = 3,363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.27x = 8,301.60 × 3,363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.27x = 27,918,778.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,918,778.90/6,015.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.32

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