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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.94, 8,302.31 and 3,363.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.94, 8,302.31 and 3,363.19 is: 4,641.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.94 : 8,302.31 = 3,363.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.94/8,302.31 = 3,363.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.94x = 8,302.31 × 3,363.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.94x = 27,922,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922,245.97/6,015.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.38

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