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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.97, 8,304.75 and 3,365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.97, 8,304.75 and 3,365.64 is: 4,644.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.97 : 8,304.75 = 3,365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.97/8,304.75 = 3,365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.97x = 8,304.75 × 3,365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.97x = 27,950,798.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,950,798.79/6,017.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.56

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