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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.46, 8,304.32 and 3,364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.46, 8,304.32 and 3,364.86 is: 4,643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.46 : 8,304.32 = 3,364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.46/8,304.32 = 3,364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.46x = 8,304.32 × 3,364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.46x = 27,942,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,942,845.74/6,017.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.63

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