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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.93, 8,309.39 and 3,368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.93, 8,309.39 and 3,368.59 is: 4,648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.93 : 8,309.39 = 3,368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.93/8,309.39 = 3,368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.93x = 8,309.39 × 3,368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.93x = 27,990,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,990,890.44/6,020.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.93

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