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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.26, 8,302.58 and 3,363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.26, 8,302.58 and 3,363.64 is: 4,641.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.26 : 8,302.58 = 3,363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.26/8,302.58 = 3,363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.26x = 8,302.58 × 3,363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.26x = 27,926,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,926,873.37/6,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.90

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