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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.98, 8,303.19 and 3,328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.98, 8,303.19 and 3,328.02 is: 4,592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.98 : 8,303.19 = 3,328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.98/8,303.19 = 3,328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.98x = 8,303.19 × 3,328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.98x = 27,633,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,633,182.38/6,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.53

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