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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.03, 8,302.31 and 3,363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.03, 8,302.31 and 3,363.42 is: 4,641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.03 : 8,302.31 = 3,363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.03/8,302.31 = 3,363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.03x = 8,302.31 × 3,363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.03x = 27,924,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,924,155.50/6,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.63

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