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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.81, 8,309.77 and 3,332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.81, 8,309.77 and 3,332.91 is: 4,599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.81 : 8,309.77 = 3,332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.81/8,309.77 = 3,332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.81x = 8,309.77 × 3,332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.81x = 27,695,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695,715.53/6,021.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.23

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