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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.34, 8,302.47 and 3,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.34, 8,302.47 and 3,363.72 is: 4,641.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.34 : 8,302.47 = 3,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.34/8,302.47 = 3,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.34x = 8,302.47 × 3,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.34x = 27,927,184.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,927,184.39/6,016.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.89

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