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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.48, 8,302.60 and 3,364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.48, 8,302.60 and 3,364.13 is: 4,642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.48 : 8,302.60 = 3,364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.48/8,302.60 = 3,364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.48x = 8,302.60 × 3,364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.48x = 27,931,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931,050.70/6,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.43

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