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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.63, 8,309.84 and 3,369.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.63, 8,309.84 and 3,369.53 is: 4,649.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.63 : 8,309.84 = 3,369.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.63/8,309.84 = 3,369.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.63x = 8,309.84 × 3,369.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.63x = 28,000,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,000,196.78/6,021.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.94

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