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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.83, 8,303.22 and 3,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.83, 8,303.22 and 3,364.28 is: 4,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.83 : 8,303.22 = 3,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.83/8,303.22 = 3,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.83x = 8,303.22 × 3,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.83x = 27,934,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,934,377.74/6,016.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.71

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