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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.46, 8,310.90 and 3,663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.46, 8,310.90 and 3,663.10 is: 5,055.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.46 : 8,310.90 = 3,663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.46/8,310.90 = 3,663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.46x = 8,310.90 × 3,663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.46x = 30,443,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443,657.79/6,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.86

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