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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.41, 8,301.38 and 3,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.41, 8,301.38 and 3,362.54 is: 4,640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.41 : 8,301.38 = 3,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.41/8,301.38 = 3,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.41x = 8,301.38 × 3,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.41x = 27,913,672.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,913,672.39/6,015.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.36

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