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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.93, 8,302.35 and 3,364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.93, 8,302.35 and 3,364.36 is: 4,642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.93 : 8,302.35 = 3,364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.93/8,302.35 = 3,364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.93x = 8,302.35 × 3,364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.93x = 27,932,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,932,094.25/6,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.25

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