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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.73, 8,302.16 and 3,362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.73, 8,302.16 and 3,362.98 is: 4,641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.73 : 8,302.16 = 3,362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.73/8,302.16 = 3,362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.73x = 8,302.16 × 3,362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.73x = 27,919,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,919,998.04/6,015.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.17

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