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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.61, 8,304.35 and 3,365.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.61, 8,304.35 and 3,365.17 is: 4,643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.61 : 8,304.35 = 3,365.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.61/8,304.35 = 3,365.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.61x = 8,304.35 × 3,365.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.61x = 27,945,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,945,532.66/6,017.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.96

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