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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.71, 8,301.55 and 3,363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.71, 8,301.55 and 3,363.37 is: 4,641.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.71 : 8,301.55 = 3,363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.71/8,301.55 = 3,363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.71x = 8,301.55 × 3,363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.71x = 27,921,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921,125.90/6,015.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.37

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