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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.91, 8,304.75 and 3,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.91, 8,304.75 and 3,365.32 is: 4,644.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.91 : 8,304.75 = 3,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.91/8,304.75 = 3,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.91x = 8,304.75 × 3,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.91x = 27,948,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,948,124.44/6,017.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.16

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