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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.79, 8,307.15 and 3,367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.79, 8,307.15 and 3,367.49 is: 4,647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.79 : 8,307.15 = 3,367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.79/8,307.15 = 3,367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.79x = 8,307.15 × 3,367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.79x = 27,974,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,974,244.55/6,019.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.05

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