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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.36, 8,310.47 and 3,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.36, 8,310.47 and 3,369.42 is: 4,650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.36 : 8,310.47 = 3,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.36/8,310.47 = 3,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.36x = 8,310.47 × 3,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.36x = 28,001,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001,446.98/6,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.35

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