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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.05, 8,309.48 and 3,369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.05, 8,309.48 and 3,369.31 is: 4,649.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.05 : 8,309.48 = 3,369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.05/8,309.48 = 3,369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.05x = 8,309.48 × 3,369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.05x = 27,997,214.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,997,214.06/6,021.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.89

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