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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.67, 8,308.72 and 3,368.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.67, 8,308.72 and 3,368.53 is: 4,648.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.67 : 8,308.72 = 3,368.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.67/8,308.72 = 3,368.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.67x = 8,308.72 × 3,368.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.67x = 27,988,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,988,172.58/6,020.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.68

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