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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.56, 8,302.53 and 3,363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.56, 8,302.53 and 3,363.45 is: 4,641.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.56 : 8,302.53 = 3,363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.56/8,302.53 = 3,363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.56x = 8,302.53 × 3,363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.56x = 27,925,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925,144.53/6,016.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.38

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