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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.59, 8,310.20 and 3,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.59, 8,310.20 and 3,369.24 is: 4,649.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.59 : 8,310.20 = 3,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.59/8,310.20 = 3,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.59x = 8,310.20 × 3,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.59x = 27,999,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999,041.40/6,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.78

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