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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.26, 8,301.81 and 3,363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.26, 8,301.81 and 3,363.92 is: 4,641.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.26 : 8,301.81 = 3,363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.26/8,301.81 = 3,363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.26x = 8,301.81 × 3,363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.26x = 27,926,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,926,624.70/6,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.86

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