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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.63, 8,310.06 and 3,368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.63, 8,310.06 and 3,368.88 is: 4,649.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.63 : 8,310.06 = 3,368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.63/8,310.06 = 3,368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.63x = 8,310.06 × 3,368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.63x = 27,995,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995,594.93/6,021.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.17

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