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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.64, 8,304.66 and 3,365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.64, 8,304.66 and 3,365.08 is: 4,643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.64 : 8,304.66 = 3,365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.64/8,304.66 = 3,365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.64x = 8,304.66 × 3,365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.64x = 27,945,845.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,945,845.27/6,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.99

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