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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.23, 8,302.50 and 3,363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.23, 8,302.50 and 3,363.57 is: 4,641.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.23 : 8,302.50 = 3,363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.23/8,302.50 = 3,363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.23x = 8,302.50 × 3,363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.23x = 27,926,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,926,039.93/6,016.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.78

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