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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.23, 8,308.25 and 3,367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.23, 8,308.25 and 3,367.59 is: 4,647.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.23 : 8,308.25 = 3,367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.23/8,308.25 = 3,367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.23x = 8,308.25 × 3,367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.23x = 27,978,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,978,779.62/6,020.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.46

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