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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.74, 8,309.62 and 3,369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.74, 8,309.62 and 3,369.13 is: 4,649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.74 : 8,309.62 = 3,369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.74/8,309.62 = 3,369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.74x = 8,309.62 × 3,369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.74x = 27,996,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996,173.47/6,021.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.18

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