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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.61, 8,301.27 and 3,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.61, 8,301.27 and 3,362.50 is: 4,640.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.61 : 8,301.27 = 3,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.61/8,301.27 = 3,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.61x = 8,301.27 × 3,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.61x = 27,913,020.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,913,020.38/6,015.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.10

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