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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.30, 8,301.29 and 3,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.30, 8,301.29 and 3,362.82 is: 4,640.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.30 : 8,301.29 = 3,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.30/8,301.29 = 3,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.30x = 8,301.29 × 3,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.30x = 27,915,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915,710.94/6,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.79

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