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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.53, 8,309.25 and 3,368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.53, 8,309.25 and 3,368.58 is: 4,648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.53 : 8,309.25 = 3,368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.53/8,309.25 = 3,368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.53x = 8,309.25 × 3,368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.53x = 27,990,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,990,373.37/6,021.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.38

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