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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.78, 8,301.96 and 3,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.78, 8,301.96 and 3,363.30 is: 4,641.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.78 : 8,301.96 = 3,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.78/8,301.96 = 3,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.78x = 8,301.96 × 3,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.78x = 27,921,982.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921,982.07/6,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.46

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