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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.13, 8,302.26 and 3,363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.13, 8,302.26 and 3,363.48 is: 4,641.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.13 : 8,302.26 = 3,363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.13/8,302.26 = 3,363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.13x = 8,302.26 × 3,363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.13x = 27,924,485.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,924,485.46/6,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.61

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