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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.64, 8,301.90 and 3,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.64, 8,301.90 and 3,363.08 is: 4,641.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.64 : 8,301.90 = 3,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.64/8,301.90 = 3,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.64x = 8,301.90 × 3,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.64x = 27,919,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,919,953.85/6,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.23

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