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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.73, 8,310.09 and 3,369.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.73, 8,310.09 and 3,369.07 is: 4,649.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.73 : 8,310.09 = 3,369.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.73/8,310.09 = 3,369.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.73x = 8,310.09 × 3,369.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.73x = 27,997,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,997,274.92/6,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.37

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