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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.22, 8,308.52 and 3,468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.22, 8,308.52 and 3,468.07 is: 4,786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.22 : 8,308.52 = 3,468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.22/8,308.52 = 3,468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.22x = 8,308.52 × 3,468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.22x = 28,814,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,814,507.78/6,020.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.29

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