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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.68, 8,300.94 and 3,363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.68, 8,300.94 and 3,363.02 is: 4,640.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.68 : 8,300.94 = 3,363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.68/8,300.94 = 3,363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.68x = 8,300.94 × 3,363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.68x = 27,916,227.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,916,227.24/6,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.58

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