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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.44, 8,301.81 and 3,363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.44, 8,301.81 and 3,363.78 is: 4,641.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.44 : 8,301.81 = 3,363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.44/8,301.81 = 3,363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.44x = 8,301.81 × 3,363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.44x = 27,925,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925,462.44/6,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.53

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