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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.06, 8,301.84 and 3,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.06, 8,301.84 and 3,362.96 is: 4,640.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.06 : 8,301.84 = 3,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.06/8,301.84 = 3,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.06x = 8,301.84 × 3,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.06x = 27,918,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,918,755.85/6,016.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.70

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