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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.05, 8,301.63 and 3,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.05, 8,301.63 and 3,363.40 is: 4,641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.05 : 8,301.63 = 3,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.05/8,301.63 = 3,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.05x = 8,301.63 × 3,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.05x = 27,921,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921,702.34/6,016.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.20

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