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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.98, 8,304.21 and 3,364.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.98, 8,304.21 and 3,364.53 is: 4,643.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.98 : 8,304.21 = 3,364.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.98/8,304.21 = 3,364.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.98x = 8,304.21 × 3,364.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.98x = 27,939,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939,746.85/6,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.48

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