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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.62, 8,303.34 and 3,364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.62, 8,303.34 and 3,364.50 is: 4,643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.62 : 8,303.34 = 3,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.62/8,303.34 = 3,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.62x = 8,303.34 × 3,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.62x = 27,936,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,936,587.43/6,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.24

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