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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.81, 8,306.35 and 3,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.81, 8,306.35 and 3,366.06 is: 4,645.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.81 : 8,306.35 = 3,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.81/8,306.35 = 3,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.81x = 8,306.35 × 3,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.81x = 27,959,630.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959,630.95/6,018.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.38

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