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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.70, 8,309.56 and 3,368.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.70, 8,309.56 and 3,368.65 is: 4,648.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.70 : 8,309.56 = 3,368.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.70/8,309.56 = 3,368.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.70x = 8,309.56 × 3,368.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.70x = 27,991,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,991,999.29/6,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.52

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