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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.80, 8,303.45 and 3,364.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.80, 8,303.45 and 3,364.21 is: 4,642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.80 : 8,303.45 = 3,364.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.80/8,303.45 = 3,364.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.80x = 8,303.45 × 3,364.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.80x = 27,934,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,934,549.52/6,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.76

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