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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.03, 8,309.22 and 3,368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.03, 8,309.22 and 3,368.91 is: 4,649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.03 : 8,309.22 = 3,368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.03/8,309.22 = 3,368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.03x = 8,309.22 × 3,368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.03x = 27,993,014.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,993,014.35/6,021.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.21

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