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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.59, 8,304.22 and 3,365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.59, 8,304.22 and 3,365.02 is: 4,643.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.59 : 8,304.22 = 3,365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.59/8,304.22 = 3,365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.59x = 8,304.22 × 3,365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.59x = 27,943,857.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,943,857.62/6,017.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.69

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