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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.28, 8,304.03 and 3,365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.28, 8,304.03 and 3,365.16 is: 4,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.28 : 8,304.03 = 3,365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.28/8,304.03 = 3,365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.28x = 8,304.03 × 3,365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.28x = 27,944,389.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,944,389.59/6,017.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.02

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