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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.79, 8,308.53 and 3,368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.79, 8,308.53 and 3,368.49 is: 4,648.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.79 : 8,308.53 = 3,368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.79/8,308.53 = 3,368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.79x = 8,308.53 × 3,368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.79x = 27,987,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,987,200.22/6,020.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.43

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