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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.17, 8,309.12 and 3,368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.17, 8,309.12 and 3,368.55 is: 4,648.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.17 : 8,309.12 = 3,368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.17/8,309.12 = 3,368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.17x = 8,309.12 × 3,368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.17x = 27,989,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989,700.49/6,021.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.55

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