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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.16, 8,302.41 and 3,363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.16, 8,302.41 and 3,363.29 is: 4,641.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.16 : 8,302.41 = 3,363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.16/8,302.41 = 3,363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.16x = 8,302.41 × 3,363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.16x = 27,923,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,923,371.02/6,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.39

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