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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.96, 8,301.86 and 3,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.96, 8,301.86 and 3,363.20 is: 4,641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.96 : 8,301.86 = 3,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.96/8,301.86 = 3,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.96x = 8,301.86 × 3,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.96x = 27,920,815.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,920,815.55/6,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.12

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