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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.58, 8,308.22 and 3,368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.58, 8,308.22 and 3,368.64 is: 4,648.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.58 : 8,308.22 = 3,368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.58/8,308.22 = 3,368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.58x = 8,308.22 × 3,368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.58x = 27,987,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,987,402.22/6,020.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.62

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