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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.78, 8,310.23 and 3,369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.78, 8,310.23 and 3,369.27 is: 4,649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.78 : 8,310.23 = 3,369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.78/8,310.23 = 3,369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.78x = 8,310.23 × 3,369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.78x = 27,999,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999,435.58/6,021.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.70

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