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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.70, 8,456.30 and 6,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.70, 8,456.30 and 6,021.70 is: 8,456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.70 : 8,456.30 = 6,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.70/8,456.30 = 6,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.70x = 8,456.30 × 6,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.70x = 50,921,301.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,921,301.71/6,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,456.30

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