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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.73, 8,307.63 and 3,367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.73, 8,307.63 and 3,367.98 is: 4,647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.73 : 8,307.63 = 3,367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.73/8,307.63 = 3,367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.73x = 8,307.63 × 3,367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.73x = 27,979,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,979,931.69/6,020.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.27

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