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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.72, 8,305.92 and 3,366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.72, 8,305.92 and 3,366.18 is: 4,645.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.72 : 8,305.92 = 3,366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.72/8,305.92 = 3,366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.72x = 8,305.92 × 3,366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.72x = 27,959,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959,221.79/6,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.38

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