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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.30, 8,307.28 and 3,366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.30, 8,307.28 and 3,366.74 is: 4,645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.30 : 8,307.28 = 3,366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.30/8,307.28 = 3,366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.30x = 8,307.28 × 3,366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.30x = 27,968,451.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968,451.87/6,020.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,645.69

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