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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.49, 8,305.36 and 3,329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.49, 8,305.36 and 3,329.64 is: 4,594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.49 : 8,305.36 = 3,329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.49/8,305.36 = 3,329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.49x = 8,305.36 × 3,329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.49x = 27,653,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,867.19/6,018.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.82

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