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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.74, 8,301.98 and 3,363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.74, 8,301.98 and 3,363.15 is: 4,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.74 : 8,301.98 = 3,363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.74/8,301.98 = 3,363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.74x = 8,301.98 × 3,363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.74x = 27,920,804.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,920,804.04/6,015.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.29

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