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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.69, 8,309.94 and 3,369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.69, 8,309.94 and 3,369.09 is: 4,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.69 : 8,309.94 = 3,369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.69/8,309.94 = 3,369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.69x = 8,309.94 × 3,369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.69x = 27,996,973.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996,973.23/6,021.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.35

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