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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.99, 8,304.86 and 3,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.99, 8,304.86 and 3,329.24 is: 4,594.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.99 : 8,304.86 = 3,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.99/8,304.86 = 3,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.99x = 8,304.86 × 3,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.99x = 27,648,838.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648,838.91/6,017.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.37

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