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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.76, 8,303.76 and 3,364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.76, 8,303.76 and 3,364.74 is: 4,642.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.76 : 8,303.76 = 3,364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.76/8,303.76 = 3,364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.76x = 8,303.76 × 3,364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.76x = 27,939,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939,993.42/6,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.92

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