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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.68, 8,302.64 and 3,364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.68, 8,302.64 and 3,364.07 is: 4,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.68 : 8,302.64 = 3,364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.68/8,302.64 = 3,364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.68x = 8,302.64 × 3,364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.68x = 27,930,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930,603.81/6,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.20

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