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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.55, 8,301.64 and 3,363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.55, 8,301.64 and 3,363.07 is: 4,641.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.55 : 8,301.64 = 3,363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.55/8,301.64 = 3,363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.55x = 8,301.64 × 3,363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.55x = 27,918,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,918,958.01/6,015.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.13

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