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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.23, 8,302.46 and 3,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.23, 8,302.46 and 3,363.80 is: 4,642.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.23 : 8,302.46 = 3,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.23/8,302.46 = 3,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.23x = 8,302.46 × 3,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.23x = 27,927,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,927,756.62/6,016.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.07

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