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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.67, 8,303.10 and 3,363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.67, 8,303.10 and 3,363.78 is: 4,642.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.67 : 8,303.10 = 3,363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.67/8,303.10 = 3,363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.67x = 8,303.10 × 3,363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.67x = 27,929,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,929,801.72/6,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.07

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