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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.63, 8,307.39 and 3,368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.63, 8,307.39 and 3,368.06 is: 4,647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.63 : 8,307.39 = 3,368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.63/8,307.39 = 3,368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.63x = 8,307.39 × 3,368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.63x = 27,979,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,979,787.96/6,020.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.32

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