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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.56, 8,302.83 and 3,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.56, 8,302.83 and 3,363.96 is: 4,642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.56 : 8,302.83 = 3,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.56/8,302.83 = 3,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.56x = 8,302.83 × 3,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.56x = 27,930,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930,388.01/6,016.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.25

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