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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.65, 8,302.80 and 3,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.65, 8,302.80 and 3,364.30 is: 4,642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.65 : 8,302.80 = 3,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.65/8,302.80 = 3,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.65x = 8,302.80 × 3,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.65x = 27,933,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,933,110.04/6,016.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.64

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