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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.41, 8,301.21 and 3,463.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.41, 8,301.21 and 3,463.67 is: 4,779.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.41 : 8,301.21 = 3,463.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.41/8,301.21 = 3,463.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.41x = 8,301.21 × 3,463.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.41x = 28,752,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,752,610.53/6,015.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.83

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