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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.69, 8,301.67 and 3,363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.69, 8,301.67 and 3,363.14 is: 4,641.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.69 : 8,301.67 = 3,363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.69/8,301.67 = 3,363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.69x = 8,301.67 × 3,363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.69x = 27,919,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,919,636.94/6,015.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.14

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