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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.61, 8,309.57 and 3,296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.61, 8,309.57 and 3,296.12 is: 4,548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.61 : 8,309.57 = 3,296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.61/8,309.57 = 3,296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.61x = 8,309.57 × 3,296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.61x = 27,389,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,389,356.52/6,021.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.51

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