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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.50, 8,307.16 and 3,366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.50, 8,307.16 and 3,366.90 is: 4,646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.50 : 8,307.16 = 3,366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.50/8,307.16 = 3,366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.50x = 8,307.16 × 3,366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.50x = 27,969,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,969,377.00/6,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.46

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