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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.96, 8,306.64 and 3,366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.96, 8,306.64 and 3,366.48 is: 4,646.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.96 : 8,306.64 = 3,366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.96/8,306.64 = 3,366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.96x = 8,306.64 × 3,366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.96x = 27,964,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,964,137.43/6,018.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.01

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