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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.66, 8,308.68 and 3,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.66, 8,308.68 and 3,367.88 is: 4,647.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.66 : 8,308.68 = 3,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.66/8,308.68 = 3,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.66x = 8,308.68 × 3,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.66x = 27,982,637.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,982,637.20/6,020.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.77

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