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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.58, 8,300.94 and 3,362.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.58, 8,300.94 and 3,362.89 is: 4,640.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.58 : 8,300.94 = 3,362.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.58/8,300.94 = 3,362.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.58x = 8,300.94 × 3,362.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.58x = 27,915,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915,148.12/6,015.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.47

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