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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.85, 8,309.91 and 3,368.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.85, 8,309.91 and 3,368.77 is: 4,648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.85 : 8,309.91 = 3,368.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.85/8,309.91 = 3,368.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.85x = 8,309.91 × 3,368.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.85x = 27,994,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,994,158.67/6,021.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.76

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