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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.84, 8,301.78 and 3,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.84, 8,301.78 and 3,363.22 is: 4,641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.84 : 8,301.78 = 3,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.84/8,301.78 = 3,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.84x = 8,301.78 × 3,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.84x = 27,920,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,920,712.53/6,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.20

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