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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.03, 8,301.97 and 3,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.03, 8,301.97 and 3,363.75 is: 4,641.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.03 : 8,301.97 = 3,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.03/8,301.97 = 3,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.03x = 8,301.97 × 3,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.03x = 27,925,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925,751.59/6,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.89

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