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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.66, 8,304.72 and 3,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.66, 8,304.72 and 3,365 is: 4,643.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.66 : 8,304.72 = 3,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.66/8,304.72 = 3,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.66x = 8,304.72 × 3,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.66x = 27,945,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,945,382.80/6,017.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.90

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