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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.73, 8,304.62 and 3,365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.73, 8,304.62 and 3,365.31 is: 4,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.73 : 8,304.62 = 3,365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.73/8,304.62 = 3,365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.73x = 8,304.62 × 3,365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.73x = 27,947,603.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,947,603.91/6,017.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.21

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