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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.44, 8,301.62 and 3,362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.44, 8,301.62 and 3,362.70 is: 4,640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.44 : 8,301.62 = 3,362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.44/8,301.62 = 3,362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.44x = 8,301.62 × 3,362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.44x = 27,915,857.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915,857.57/6,015.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.70

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