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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.30, 8,308.66 and 3,367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.30, 8,308.66 and 3,367.74 is: 4,647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.30 : 8,308.66 = 3,367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.30/8,308.66 = 3,367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.30x = 8,308.66 × 3,367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.30x = 27,981,406.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,981,406.63/6,021.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.07

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