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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.17, 8,304.92 and 3,365.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.17, 8,304.92 and 3,365.83 is: 4,644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.17 : 8,304.92 = 3,365.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.17/8,304.92 = 3,365.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.17x = 8,304.92 × 3,365.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.17x = 27,952,890.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,952,890.53/6,018.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.75

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