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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.08, 8,306.35 and 3,366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.08, 8,306.35 and 3,366.53 is: 4,645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.08 : 8,306.35 = 3,366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.08/8,306.35 = 3,366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.08x = 8,306.35 × 3,366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.08x = 27,963,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,963,557.67/6,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.82

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