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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.54, 8,310.87 and 3,370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.54, 8,310.87 and 3,370.14 is: 4,651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.54 : 8,310.87 = 3,370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.54/8,310.87 = 3,370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.54x = 8,310.87 × 3,370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.54x = 28,008,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,008,795.42/6,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.43

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