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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.73, 8,305.95 and 3,366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.73, 8,305.95 and 3,366.07 is: 4,645.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.73 : 8,305.95 = 3,366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.73/8,305.95 = 3,366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.73x = 8,305.95 × 3,366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.73x = 27,958,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,958,409.12/6,018.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.23

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