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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.58, 8,302.32 and 3,363.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.58, 8,302.32 and 3,363.89 is: 4,641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.58 : 8,302.32 = 3,363.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.58/8,302.32 = 3,363.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.58x = 8,302.32 × 3,363.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.58x = 27,928,091.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,928,091.22/6,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.85

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