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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.66, 8,302.86 and 3,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.66, 8,302.86 and 3,364.32 is: 4,642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.66 : 8,302.86 = 3,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.66/8,302.86 = 3,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.66x = 8,302.86 × 3,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.66x = 27,933,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,933,477.96/6,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.69

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