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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.52, 8,302.62 and 3,363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.52, 8,302.62 and 3,363.94 is: 4,642.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.52 : 8,302.62 = 3,363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.52/8,302.62 = 3,363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.52x = 8,302.62 × 3,363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.52x = 27,929,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,929,515.52/6,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.14

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