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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.42, 8,302.68 and 3,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.42, 8,302.68 and 3,363.88 is: 4,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.42 : 8,302.68 = 3,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.42/8,302.68 = 3,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.42x = 8,302.68 × 3,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.42x = 27,929,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,929,219.20/6,016.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.17

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