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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.83, 8,307.56 and 3,367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.83, 8,307.56 and 3,367.73 is: 4,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.83 : 8,307.56 = 3,367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.83/8,307.56 = 3,367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.83x = 8,307.56 × 3,367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.83x = 27,977,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,977,601.50/6,020.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.80

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