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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.69, 8,309.96 and 3,368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.69, 8,309.96 and 3,368.93 is: 4,649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.69 : 8,309.96 = 3,368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.69/8,309.96 = 3,368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.69x = 8,309.96 × 3,368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.69x = 27,995,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995,615.15/6,021.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.13

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