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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.60, 8,303.07 and 3,363.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.60, 8,303.07 and 3,363.85 is: 4,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.60 : 8,303.07 = 3,363.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.60/8,303.07 = 3,363.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.60x = 8,303.07 × 3,363.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.60x = 27,930,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930,282.02/6,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.20

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