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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.94, 8,303.69 and 3,364.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.94, 8,303.69 and 3,364.19 is: 4,642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.94 : 8,303.69 = 3,364.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.94/8,303.69 = 3,364.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.94x = 8,303.69 × 3,364.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.94x = 27,935,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,935,190.86/6,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.76

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