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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.56, 8,307.39 and 3,366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.56, 8,307.39 and 3,366.81 is: 4,646.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.56 : 8,307.39 = 3,366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.56/8,307.39 = 3,366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.56x = 8,307.39 × 3,366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.56x = 27,969,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,969,403.73/6,019.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.42

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