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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.32, 8,302.46 and 3,363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.32, 8,302.46 and 3,363.66 is: 4,641.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.32 : 8,302.46 = 3,363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.32/8,302.46 = 3,363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.32x = 8,302.46 × 3,363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.32x = 27,926,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,926,652.60/6,016.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.82

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