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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.43, 8,309.73 and 3,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.43, 8,309.73 and 3,369.28 is: 4,649.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.43 : 8,309.73 = 3,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.43/8,309.73 = 3,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.43x = 8,309.73 × 3,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.43x = 27,997,807.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,997,807.09/6,021.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.69

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