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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.84, 8,308.80 and 3,664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.84, 8,308.80 and 3,664.08 is: 5,055.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.84 : 8,308.80 = 3,664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.84/8,308.80 = 3,664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.84x = 8,308.80 × 3,664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.84x = 30,444,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,444,107.90/6,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.62

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