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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.09, 8,302.18 and 3,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.09, 8,302.18 and 3,363.50 is: 4,641.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.09 : 8,302.18 = 3,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.09/8,302.18 = 3,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.09x = 8,302.18 × 3,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.09x = 27,924,382.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,924,382.43/6,016.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.62

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