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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.74, 8,302.77 and 3,327.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.74, 8,302.77 and 3,327.80 is: 4,592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.74 : 8,302.77 = 3,327.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.74/8,302.77 = 3,327.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.74x = 8,302.77 × 3,327.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.74x = 27,629,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629,958.01/6,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.18

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