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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.81, 8,310.26 and 3,369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.81, 8,310.26 and 3,369.06 is: 4,649.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.81 : 8,310.26 = 3,369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.81/8,310.26 = 3,369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.81x = 8,310.26 × 3,369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.81x = 27,997,772.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,997,772.98/6,021.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.39

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