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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.13, 8,307.78 and 3,367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.13, 8,307.78 and 3,367.54 is: 4,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.13 : 8,307.78 = 3,367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.13/8,307.78 = 3,367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.13x = 8,307.78 × 3,367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.13x = 27,976,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,976,804.47/6,020.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.21

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