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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.30, 8,302.40 and 3,327.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.30, 8,302.40 and 3,327.43 is: 4,591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.30 : 8,302.40 = 3,327.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.30/8,302.40 = 3,327.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.30x = 8,302.40 × 3,327.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.30x = 27,625,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,625,645.48/6,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.80

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