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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.96, 8,307.73 and 3,367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.96, 8,307.73 and 3,367.46 is: 4,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.96 : 8,307.73 = 3,367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.96/8,307.73 = 3,367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.96x = 8,307.73 × 3,367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.96x = 27,975,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,975,948.47/6,019.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.20

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